Former President John Mahama has said he is "deeply saddened and disturbed by recent developments in the Bawku municipality and the killing of three men, as confirmed by soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces".
The three were killed during a fire exchange with some soldiers on a peacekeeping mission in the area.
Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga recently condemned the alleged savagery of the soldiers.
In a short statement posted on Facebook, the flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress said: "While I recognise that our security services face the difficult task of securing peace in the Bawku area, the military must work hand in hand with the police to provide safety and security in the Bawku municipality and across the nation".
"As a former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, I urge the military personnel to remember their duty to protect the people and uphold the peace", Mr Mahama said.
He added: "My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this difficult time, even as I call upon the people of Bawku to endeavour to promote and consolidate peace to enable the positive development of the municipality of Bawku".
"Let us all work together to ensure justice is served and peace is restored in Bawku", Mr Mahama urged.
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