Gunmen stormed the palace of a local sub-chief in Poayamire, a community in the Binduri District, on the night of Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The attack left one person dead and two others injured.

Among the victims was Naba Atamburi, the sub-chief, along with two of his family members. All three sustained gunshot wounds during the assault.

They were rushed to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital for emergency treatment, but one of the injured died on the way.

While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, residents believe it may be linked to the ongoing Bawku conflict.

Tensions in the area have heightened in recent weeks, particularly after an alleged police shooting that claimed a life.

Since the resurgence of the conflict in October 2024, at least 83 people have lost their lives in related violence.

Security forces have yet to issue an official statement on the latest incident. Investigations are underway as authorities work to restore calm to the troubled region.