Kusasi-Owned Bus Attacked, Set Ablaze at Walewale Police Station
A shocking incident occurred earlier today in Walewale, where a Kumasi-Bawku bus, reportedly owned by a Kusasi, was attacked by suspected Mamprusi bandits. The assault left one person dead and several others injured, raising serious concerns about the escalating insecurity in the region.
The tragic event unfolded when the attackers ambushed the bus on its way to Bawku. After the assault, law enforcement transported the bus to the Walewale Police Station for what many presumed were security reasons. However, in a bizarre and deeply troubling twist, the same bus was set on fire in front of the police station a few hours later.
This development has raised questions about the role of the Walewale Police in this incident. Many are now demanding a thorough investigation into how a vehicle under police custody could be so easily destroyed in front of the station. Concerns have been raised about possible complicity or negligence on the part of the police, with some alleging that the Walewale Police may have been involved in the arson.
“If a bus can be burned right under their noses, how can we trust the police to protect us? It is as if the police themselves are complicit,” one angry eyewitness stated.
The incident comes at a time when tensions between Kusasis and Mamprusis remain high, particularly in light of the long-standing Bawku conflict. Such acts of violence not only exacerbate these tensions but also undermine public trust in the security apparatus.
Many are calling on the Ghana Police Service to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the bus fire and to hold accountable anyone found culpable, including police officers if necessary. There have also been calls for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who hails from Walewale, to intervene and address the rising insecurity in the area.
The safety of citizens and the impartiality of the police are critical to restoring peace in conflict-prone areas like Bawku and its surroundings. Without swift and decisive action, such incidents could further deteriorate the fragile stability in the region.
This incident serves as a grim reminder that the road to peace requires both justice and accountability. The Kusasis and other concerned parties now await answers as investigations proceed.
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