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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.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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