Robbery
On the night of January 12, 2025, a passenger bus traveling from Garu to Kumasi was attacked by unidentified gunmen in Pusu-Namongo, located in the Talensi district of the Upper East Region. The attack left several passengers injured, with many suffering gunshot wounds. This event has heightened concerns about safety along this route.
According to police reports, the armed assailants opened fire on the bus, causing chaos among the occupants. Many passengers fled into nearby bushes to escape the gunfire, and their whereabouts remain unknown. Local authorities have mobilized a community search team to locate those who are missing.
The injured passengers were quickly transported to the Upper East Regional Hospital for medical attention. The police have since increased patrols in the area to enhance security and prevent further incidents. The Assemblyman for Pusu-Namongo, Roland Basamah Gorogo, has expressed deep concern over the attack, noting the fear it has instilled in local residents and commuters.
This attack is not an isolated incident. It adds to the growing list of highway robberies and armed assaults in the Upper East Region, raising alarms among travelers. Earlier reports highlighted a similar attack in the Central Region, where armed robbers targeted a vehicle, injuring the driver.
The rise in such violent incidents calls for urgent action from authorities. There is a pressing need for more proactive measures to ensure the safety of commuters across the country. Residents deserve to travel without the fear of armed attacks.
