The Ghana Armed Forces have now arrested 21 people in connection with the violent ambush on a military convoy in Binduri.
This update follows an initial report of 11 arrests made shortly after the incident.
On Monday, April 27, 2026, hidden gunmen opened fire on a group of about 140 civilians travelling from Bawku to Bolgatanga under military protection.
Sadly, the attack claimed the lives of three civilians and left another person injured.
Captain (Navy) Veronica Adzo Arhin, the military’s spokesperson, shared the latest details. She confirmed that the suspects are currently in police custody and are helping with the ongoing investigation.
She also revealed that soldiers killed seven of the attackers during a fierce shootout at the scene. Currently, security forces are still scouring the area to find anyone else involved in the ambush.
Captain Arhin issued a firm plea for peace, urging the public to respect the men and women in uniform.
She emphasised that attacking soldiers only leads to more tragedy and distracts from their mission to keep people safe.
“Please do not attack the military especially when they are on official duty. When you do that, it is needless lives that will be lost because we need to protect ourselves and protect whatever assignment we have been given.”
The military is now working closely with other security agencies to bring order back to the Upper East Region and stop future violence before it starts.
