Minister for Defence, Dr.

Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that the government will reconstruct the vandalized statue of the Zugran of the Kusaug Traditional Area in Bawku, following a violent clash between military personnel and some local youth on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

The incident occurred after the youth reportedly attacked military officers stationed in the area, prompting a response that led to the destruction of the cultural monument.

Addressing the media in Accra on Monday, July 21, Dr.