The Ministry of National Security has urged leaders of religious institutions in the country to enhance security in their various places of worship.In a press statement dated May 12, the Ministry said its attention has been drawn to the growing threat of terrorism and drive of terrorist groups towards West African states.

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The terrorist groups have been targeting public gatherings in the sub-region, therefore the need to beef up security at places of worship, the Ministry added.<img class="alignnone wp-image-308072 size-full" alt="" width="457" height="825" />The various religious institutions are being encouraged to "install CCTV cameras at designated places of worship, and engage the services of approved security guards, among others.

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"Meanwhile, as part of its mandate to safeguard peace and security, the National Security is working with the "relevant State Security and Intelligence Agencies" to put in place measures to prevent terrorist attacks in the country.On Wednesday, May 11, eight soldiers were killed and 13 wounded in an attack in northern Togo.

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According to reports, the attack by heavily armed gunmen took place before dawn at an army post in the Kpendjal prefecture near the border with Burkina Faso, the government said in a statement sourced by Reuters.It is said that this marks potentially the first deadly raid on its territory by Islamist militants, Africanews reports.In Nigeria, citizens have been at the mercy of terrorist groups such as Boko Haram.

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According to media reports, Boko Haram has raided villages and killed over 50 people and left dozens wounded.Source: The Independent Ghana

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