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Bawku conflict threatens Savannah Region – Minister raises alarm
The Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, has raised serious concerns about the potential spillover of the ongoing Bawku conflict into his region.
His apprehension comes in the wake of recent security incidents in Walewale, which have been linked to the Bawku crisis, raising fears that instability could extend beyond its current epicenter.
Speaking to journalists after a high-level stakeholder meeting, the minister emphasized that the security situation requires urgent attention to prevent any escalation within the Savannah Region.
He stated the necessity of proactive security measures to curb any potential threats that could arise from the ongoing chieftaincy dispute.
According to Salisu Be-Awuribe, the geographic proximity of the Savannah Region to the conflict-prone areas makes it vulnerable to infiltration by individuals seeking to extend the hostilities.He cited Walewale as an example, noting that the town has already experienced disturbances linked to the conflict.
“The spillover of the Bawku chieftaincy issues is affecting the Savannah region. You know that if you pass through the Sandema area, you can come through to Daboya.“And because of that conflict, some of the traffic is diverted from the main route of passing through the North East region.
So if you don’t put in the necessary structures and define the system, some people can transpose the conflict from their area to our area here. And this is something that we are taking seriously.”