Gun battle between Police and Customs at Bawku border post (Watch Video)

 

Gun battle between Police and Customs at Bawku border post

A confrontation occurred around 2:45 p.m. between personnel from the Ghana Police Service and Customs officials lasting over 30 minutes at the Missiga Immigration Service checkpoint in Bawku escalated into a gun battle on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, according to the eyewitness.

However, the sources stated that, the clash began when Police officers refused to allow Customs officials to inspect a Togo-bound truck suspected of carrying smuggled cocoa beans.

Customs personnel insisted on conducting the inspection, leading to a heated standoff between the two agencies.

The tension escalated, resulting in an exchange of gunfire between the customs and police officers.

Military officers were eventually called in to de-escalate the situation.

A video of the incident captured the moment a heated verbal argument spiraled into violence, with gunshots ringing out and bystanders having to flee for safety.

For several minutes, the checkpoint turned into a chaotic and dangerous scene as the two security agencies exchanged fire, raising serious concerns about interagency coordination in protecting Ghana’s borders.

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