In a shocking turn of events, six people were killed by unknown gunmen during the Eid-Al-Fitr celebration in Sakpere, Bawku Municipality of the Upper East region. According to reports by TV3, the gunmen opened fire on the people gathered for the celebration and fled the scene.
The incident has left residents of the area worried as the death toll in Ramadan week has risen to nine. While four of the victims died on the spot, two others were reported dead on arrival at the Vineyard Hospital in Bawku. It is still unclear who the gunmen were and what their motives were.
The incident has also sparked concerns about security in the area. Despite the high security presence in the municipality, incidents like this continue to occur. Some residents have suggested that government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) put in stringent measures to curb the situation.
Others have suggested that the high security deployed should be dissolved if they cannot safeguard residents. This raises important questions about the effectiveness of the security measures in the area and whether more needs to be done to ensure the safety of residents.
In times like these, it is important for the authorities to take swift action to address the situation and ensure the safety of the people. The loss of lives is unacceptable and calls for immediate action to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
All in all, it is a sad day for the people of Bawku and the Upper East region. The incident is a stark reminder of the need for more effective security measures in the area. We can only hope that the authorities will take the necessary steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future and ensure the safety of the people.