Unidentified gunmen attacked a passenger bus travelling from Garu to Kumasi at Pusu-Namongo in the Talensi district of the Upper East Region on Saturday night, leaving dozens of passengers injured.
Police sources confirmed to 3News that several occupants of the bus sustained gunshot wounds, while others fled into the bushes and are yet to be found.
The injured passengers have been transported to the Upper East Regional Hospital for treatment, and police patrols have commenced in the area to ensure security.
The attack has heightened fears among residents and commuters who frequently use the route.
According to the Assemblyman for Pusu-Namongo, Roland Basamah Gorogo, a community search team has been mobilized to help locate the missing passengers who sought cover in the nearby bushes.
The Pusu-Namongo incident adds to the growing concerns over highway robberies and armed attacks in the Upper East Region. 3News earlier reported a similar attack on a highway in Gomoa Akoti-Kwanyako in the Central Region, where armed robbers opened fire on a vehicle, injuring a driver who managed to drive to a police checkpoint for help.
The rising number of highway attacks has raised calls for more proactive measures to ensure the safety of commuters across the country.
