- Six people were killed and two injured in an armed attack on Chenchire near Mandari.
- The incident occurred on August 28, 2025, triggering panic and mass flight into the bush.
- Victims were found scattered across the village by police.
- Two survivors are receiving treatment at Bole District Hospital.
- Bodies have been sent to Damongo Hospital for autopsy.
- Police investigations are underway; no arrests have been made.
- Security patrols have been intensified to restore calm.
A wave of fear and grief has swept through the Chenchire community near Mandari in the Bole District, following a deadly armed assault that claimed six lives and left two others critically injured.
The attack, which occurred on Thursday, August 28, 2025, sent residents fleeing into nearby bushes as gunfire erupted across the village. It took hours before villagers felt safe enough to return and assist police in locating the victims.
According to a statement from the Savannah Regional Police Headquarters, a team led by Bole Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Alex Adjeivie arrived at the scene around 2:00 p.m. and found six bodies scattered across different parts of the community.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Nyor Nyawile, 70
- Nyoropor Nanii Nuuro, 55
- Sachera, 71
- Namii Tsipor, 80
- Kwabena Bogara, 29
Two survivors — 80-year-old Sansah Sinkpe and 43-year-old Sansah Boonie — were rushed to the Bole District Hospital with serious injuries.
The bodies of the deceased have been transported to the Damongo Hospital morgue for autopsy and preservation.
Police say investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack and identify those responsible. Authorities have also pledged to increase patrols in the area to restore calm and reassure residents.
The incident has reignited concerns about rural security and the vulnerability of remote communities to violent raids.
