Two emergency medical technicians of the National Ambulance Service escaped unhurt after an ambulance they were travelling in came under gunfire near Yendi in the Northern Region in the early hours of Monday, March 2, 2026.
The crew, Senior Emergency Medical Technician (SEMT) Anthony Donkor and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Alexander Adu Blowing, were returning from Tamale Teaching Hospital after handing over a critical patient when the incident occurred at about 3:12 a.m.
According to information shared by the National Ambulance Service, the ambulance, with registration number GV-657-20 and operated by the Kpassa crew, was approaching the first security barrier at Yendi when unknown assailants opened fire on the vehicle.
The attack shattered the windscreen of the ambulance and damaged both front tyres, bringing the crew under direct threat while they were on their return trip.
Despite the sudden gunfire, SEMT Donkor reportedly maintained control of the situation. In what the service described as a quick and professional response, he engaged the vehicle’s reverse gear and manoeuvred the damaged ambulance away from the scene.
The driver managed to reverse the vehicle for about half a kilometre to the nearby Yendi Police checkpoint, where the crew sought safety.
Both EMT Donkor and EMT Blowing were not physically harmed in the attack.
However, the ambulance sustained significant damage, including a collapsed windscreen and two deflated front tyres. Authorities say a detailed inspection will be conducted to determine whether the vehicle suffered any additional ballistic damage.
The National Ambulance Service praised the bravery and quick thinking of the crew, noting that emergency medical personnel often face risks beyond medical emergencies while carrying out their duties.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are yet to be fully established.
