Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 27 July 2024
Source: Citi News
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.