A deadly shooting incident at Nkawkaw Zongo in Ghana’s Eastern Region has claimed the lives of three Fulani herdsmen, leaving one other person injured. The shocking attack occurred in the early evening on Tuesday, in full view of traders and passersby.
According to reports from Adom News, the unidentified assailants, who were masked, arrived at the scene on a motorbike and began firing indiscriminately. Panic broke out as people in the area scrambled for safety.
Eyewitnesses say one of the victims attempted to flee but was chased down and fatally shot by the attackers.
The motive behind the incident remains unclear, and the community has been left in fear and confusion. The brazen nature of the assault has heightened tensions in the area.
The suspects fled the scene immediately after the shooting, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and security has been increased in the area as authorities work to track down those responsible.