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At least four people have been confirmed dead after unidentified gunmen opened fire on civilians near the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) office in Garu, Upper East Region, on Monday.
According to eyewitnesses, four armed men on two motorcycles invaded the town and began shooting indiscriminately, causing fear and chaos among residents.
The Garu District Chief Executive (DCE), John Abaare, confirmed the incident and identified the victims as a bystander, an NHIA staff member, a mentally unstable man, and Yahaya Bukari, the headmaster of Garu D/A Junior High School.
Mr. Bukari reportedly lost his life while attempting to usher students into their classrooms after hearing the first round of gunshots.
The motive behind the attack is not yet known, but police have launched an investigation into the shooting and deployed additional personnel to maintain peace and order in the area.
