Gunmen Open Fire on Bus in Walewale: A Tragic Incident

Published December 17, 2025 | Updated October 24, 2026

Two people were reported critically injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a Great Imperial Express passenger bus travelling from Bolgatanga to Kumasi near Walewale on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The incident was reported by Ghanaian media the following day. This article summarises the information available in those contemporaneous reports and distinguishes reported details from claims that were not established.

What was reported about the incident?

Reports published on December 17 said the bus was travelling south from Bolgatanga toward Kumasi when it came under fire near Walewale in the North East Region. The vehicle was identified as a Great Imperial Express bus with registration number GY 3199-21. The driver and one passenger were reported to have sustained gunshot injuries and to have been taken to Walewale Hospital for treatment.

Modern Ghana’s report of December 17, 2025 and Oyerepa FM’s contemporaneous report both described two people as critically injured and said police had confirmed the shooting and begun investigating.

Details reported by media

• Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
• Area: Near Walewale, North East Region, Ghana
• Operator: Great Imperial Express
• Route: Bolgatanga to Kumasi
• Reported casualties: The driver and one passenger were reported injured.

These details are based on media reports published shortly after the event. MyGHPages has not independently verified the vehicle registration, the precise location or the medical condition of the injured people.

What is known about the investigation?

The cited reports said police had confirmed the shooting and were investigating to identify the attackers and establish what happened. The motive was not confirmed in those reports. Some accounts referred to local tensions, but that description should not be treated as an established explanation or as proof that a particular group was responsible.

As of this update, this article does not have a verified official investigation outcome to report. We will only add arrests, charges, court proceedings or a confirmed motive when those details can be supported by a reliable source or an official statement.

Why careful reporting matters

Violent incidents can generate rumours before authorities complete their work. Readers should distinguish a police-confirmed occurrence from eyewitness descriptions, early casualty reports and speculation about motive. Details such as casualty numbers and suspect identities can change as an investigation develops.

For updates, consult statements from the Ghana Police Service and established Ghanaian news organisations. Avoid sharing names, images or accusations about suspected perpetrators unless they have been reliably confirmed and publication is appropriate.

Sources

• Modern Ghana — Gunmen open fire on Bolgatanga–Kumasi bus near Walewale, two critically injured (December 17, 2025)
• Oyerepa FM — Two critically injured as gunmen attack bus near Walewale (December 17, 2025)

Editorial note: This is an updated summary of early reporting, not a claim that the investigation has concluded. If an authoritative update becomes available, this page should be revised with its publication date and source.