Ten people were reported dead in a renewed clash between residents and some alleged military personnel in Bawku. On January 31, 2023, two community civilian members allegedly died from military gunfire, and on the next day, a similar incident by the military resulted in the death of eight other persons. Seven of the deceased are reportedly from Sunga, a predominately Kussasi area, while the other three deceased were killed in the Bawku township which is a predominantly Mamprusi area.
