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Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 27 July 2024

    

Source: Citi News

U/R: Two suspected goat thieves severely beaten by youth at Tiza

Despite their pleas for mercy, they were denied water Despite their pleas for mercy, they were denied water

In Tiza, Jirapa municipality, two young men are critically injured after a mob attacked them for allegedly stealing goats.

Frustrated by ineffective police action, the youth aimed to deter ongoing thefts.

The suspects were beaten and paraded through the market, creating a public spectacle.

Despite their pleas for mercy, they were denied water.

The incident drew a large crowd, with a youth leader explaining that catching thieves is a cultural norm to prevent crime.

The Upper West regional Human Rights director condemned the mob action, urging the community to report criminals to the police instead.

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