The government has deployed the military to Bawku as part of its efforts to foster peace in the community and its neighboring areas.
According to the government, the military deployment to Bawku aims to maintain law and order amid escalating conflicts, ensuring the safety of individuals and preventing further unrests.
Providing the update, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, , explained that the military deployment has become necessary as the government shifts from peacekeeping to peace enforcement, warning that the ongoing violence could undermine their efforts. "The government of Ghana is stepping up its approach from peacekeeping to peace enforcement in Bawku and other affected areas due to the recent escalation of violence, which could derail the peacebuilding process. "The Ghana Armed Forces have been deployed to maintain law and order, as we intensify curfews to ensure public safety.
We assure the public that the Ghana Armed Forces will take all necessary measures to protect lives and property," the statement dated Sunday, July 27, 2025, read.
