In an attack on two buses at Pusiga, in the Upper East Region, nine persons were shot and k!lled.
According to the report, the assailants stopped the buses at the Gbewaa College of Education police barrier while they were traveling to Bawku from Cinkaasi in neighboring Togo and started opening fire.
The security agencies also reported at the scene in order to assess the situation.
The police have not yet disclosed the victims' identities.
The attack's motive is unknown, however it takes place at a time when tensions in the Upper East Region are high. In recent months, there have been a number of clashes in the area involving ethnic groups.
The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the deceased have been transported to the morgue.
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