Two Policemen Fatally Shot in Binduri Ambush on April 13
The Ghana Police Service has launched a full-scale manhunt for armed robbers who killed two plain-clothed police officers on Sunday, April 13, 2025, near Poyamire, a community on the outskirts of Binduri in the Upper East Region.
According to a statement from the Public Affairs Directorate, the officers were traveling by motorbike from Bongo to Binduri when they were ambushed. Early investigations show the attackers fatally shot the officers and fled the scene with their motorbike.
The identities of the slain officers have not yet been released, as the police follow protocols to inform the victims’ families respectfully and in line with local customs.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi expressed the Police Administration’s condolences to the bereaved families and the entire Upper East Regional Command. “Our hearts and prayers are with you,” she said.
Police authorities have promised a swift and thorough investigation and assured the public that every possible effort is being made to arrest those responsible for what they termed a “heinous crime.”
The public is urged to remain calm and report any useful information to aid in the ongoing investigation.
Interior Minister Imposed Ban on Motorbikes in Binduri
The Minister for Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has imposed a ban on the movement of motorbikes, tricycles, and ‘aboboyaa’ in Binduri Township and its surrounding areas in the Upper East Region. The directive, issued on April 13, follows a review of curfew hours for the area, now set from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. The government, acting on the advice of the Upper East Regional Security Council, urges local leaders and residents to exercise restraint and adopt peaceful means in resolving conflicts. Additionally, a total prohibition has been placed on carrying arms, ammunition, offensive weapons, and men wearing smocks, with violators facing arrest and prosecution.
This announcement comes in response to a violent attack near Atuba, where a man was killed and his body, along with his motorcycle, was set ablaze. While authorities suspect the incident may be linked to the ongoing Bawku chieftaincy conflict, formal details remain scarce. In light of the growing instability, the Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA) has called on the government to bolster security presence and enforce the motorbike ban. Meanwhile, Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno recently visited Bawku Naba to discuss strengthening cooperation between traditional leaders and security forces. The Kusaug Youth also expressed concerns about alleged misconduct by police officers, prompting further discussions on neutrality and professionalism in law enforcement.
Source: 3News