Ghana Military Convoy Ambushed, 10 Suspects Nabbed

0:00On April 28th, Gunman ambushed a military convoy in Ghana's northeast, escorting 140 civilians along a risky highway between Baoku and Bolga. The clash and bendary left seven attackers and three civilians dead with soldiers firing back in the firefight. Ghana's army is now probing the incident and they've already nabbed 10 suspects. This all ties back to a long-running feud over the Baoku chieftaincy, pitting the Kusasi and Manprusi ethnic groups against each other. The title used to switch between them, but years ago, the Supreme Court backed the Kusasis, sparking more tension and sporadic clashes. Folks in the area have felt the heat, with schools targeted last year, forcing the government to rush in extra troops. The Asante King stepped up with mediation talks to cool things down while curfews and joint patrols aim to keep the peace. Troops recovered a G3 automatic rifle, two full magazines, and extra ammo from one gunman who ducked into a nearby mosque. These soldiers are also guarding

1:02the border with Brachina Faso, where Islamist militants lurk and sometimes slip across. As hunts for the remaining attackers press on, Ghana's pushing hard to secure the north and end this cycle of violence before it spirals further. This has been Global News Today, powered by AI.