Six people killed at Eid gathering in Bawku

Unknown gunmen have shot six people to death as they were gathered for the Eid-Al-Fitr celebration at Sakpere in Bawku the Municipality of the Upper East region, Ghana.

Four of the victims died on the spot while two were reported dead on arrival at the Vineyard Hospital in Bawku.

Though there is high security presence in the municipality, the death toll in Ramadan week has risen to nine which has left residents worried.

Some residents suggested that government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) put in stringent measures to curb the situation.

Other residents also believe that the high security structures deployed should be disbanded if they are not able to protect residents.