Improvised explosive device was nearly used to blow a bridge in Bawku – Defence Minister

Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has disclosed that there has been an attempt to blow up a bridge at Bawku in the Upper East Region.

This is the first time this is happening in the history of decade-long conflict in the region.

According to Interior Minister, this happened on Sunday.

“For the first time, Mr Speaker, three days ago, improvised explosive device was used to try to blow a bridge. Don’t let us joke with Bawku,” he said.

He made this revelation while arguing on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, on how the situation in Bawku can be handled to prevent further escalation.

He noted that if the situation is not stopped immediately, “we risk a situation where Ghana can be thrown under terrorist attacks.”

More soon ….

Source: Ghana News