At least eight killed in Ghana village attacks

At least eight people have been killed and a number of others injured after gunmen attacked Zacholi village in north-eastern Ghana.

Some houses were also ‘destroyed’ in the attack.

The police say they are investigating the incident.

The motive of the attackers is unclear – but the region faces security problems including ‘armed robbery and communal tensions.’

The attack happened barely a week after Ghana’s security minister said “security alert levels had been increased due to the possibility of what he called terrorist attacks.’’

This is partly because of worsening violence by militants in neighbouring countries.

BBC /Shakirat Sadiq