Crime & Punishment of Monday, 15 July 2024
Source: Joy News
In Wa, Ghana, the 'Wa killings' continue with the discovery of a bus conductor, Richard Opoku, found dead with his throat slit, raising the toll to 17 deaths under mysterious circumstances.
Opoku, accompanying a salt-carrying trailer, stayed overnight at the salt owner's house but was tragically found deceased the next morning.
Police have detained the salt owner and trailer driver for questioning.
The community is gripped by fear, prompting self-imposed curfews, as local leaders and security forces intensify efforts to uncover those responsible and restore peace.
The incidents underscore heightened tensions and concerns over public safety in the region.