Tragedy struck the town of Garu in Ghana’s Upper East Region as a deadly shooting left four people dead and several others critically injured.
The attack took place early Monday morning at the local office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
According to eyewitnesses, chaos broke out when four unidentified men, riding two motorbikes, stormed the NHIA premises.
They opened fire on bystanders without warning, causing panic and confusion.
As they fled the scene, the attackers continued to shoot indiscriminately at people in their path.
John Abaare, the District Chief Executive for Garu, confirmed the tragic incident and stated that investigations are ongoing.
At this stage, the motive for the attack remains unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility.
The community has been left in shock and mourning, with families grieving the sudden loss of life.
Security has been heightened in the area, and residents are being urged to remain calm while the police carry out their investigation.
This violent incident has raised serious concerns about safety and security in the region. Authorities are calling for public cooperation to help identify the attackers and bring them to justice.
