Residence Of Pusiga MP In Bawku Attacked, Mattress And Bed Burnt

The private residence of Hajia Laadi Ayii Ayamba, the Member of Parliament for the Pusiga Constituency in Bawku, was attacked by armed men who set fire to a mattress and a bed in the house.

The incident, which occurred around midday on Thursday, April 10, 2025, also resulted in damage to the doors and windows of the residence.

Security sources reported that a group of irate youth, armed with guns, stormed the house and fired several gunshots, damaging the doors, windows, and other parts of the property.

They also set ablaze a mattress and a bed located in a summer hut used by security personnel on duty. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded.

The Ghana News Agency also received reports of a failed attempt to attack the private residence of Mahama Ayariga, the MP for Bawku Central Constituency.

The identities and motives of the perpetrators remain unknown at this time.

However, GNA sources revealed that the residence of Hajia Ayamba had been providing accommodation for some police officers deployed in the area.

Security sources have linked the incident to violent clashes that occurred on Wednesday between the police and some irate youth from one of the factions involved in the longstanding Bawku chieftaincy conflict.

That clash resulted in the death of a civilian, Fuseini Iddrisu, and the burning of police barracks, a police vehicle, and the private residences of three police officers, including Assistant Commissioner of Police Adamu Seidu, the Bawku Divisional Police Commander.

A police officer and an immigration officer were also shot, while several civilians sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment.

Tension in the area continues to escalate. However, the police and other security agencies have intensified efforts to restore calm and maintain order.

The police have advised the feuding factions to refrain from involving security personnel in their conflict, emphasizing that the presence of the security agencies is solely to protect lives and property—not to interfere in chieftaincy matters.