Police arrested fourteen people who attacked an elderly man they called a witch. The 70-year-old victim lives near Nalerigu in the North East Region. Community members blamed him for two recent deaths in their area. They burned down his house and damaged his property during the attack. The man escaped without getting hurt but feels very scared.
The group's leader was Kwabena Kwayamic, who serves as the local regent. He told others to destroy the old man's home. Police caught all the attackers on June 19 through a planned operation. Officers found dangerous weapons with one suspect named Foariton Jatika. They took away a homemade gun, another firearm, and several bullets.
Courts heard the case on June 20 at Nalerigu District Court. Each person arrested must pay 20,000 Ghana cedis to get out of jail. They also need two people to promise they will come back for their trial. The charges against them are unlawful damage and having illegal guns. John Jakita and Adam Jatika were among those who appeared before the judge.
Police warn everyone to stop calling people witches or wizards. They say this happens most often to older community members. Officers promise to arrest anyone who makes these false claims. The law treats such accusations as serious crimes. Local officials are helping the victim recover from this frightening experience.
The group's leader was Kwabena Kwayamic, who serves as the local regent. He told others to destroy the old man's home. Police caught all the attackers on June 19 through a planned operation. Officers found dangerous weapons with one suspect named Foariton Jatika. They took away a homemade gun, another firearm, and several bullets.
Courts heard the case on June 20 at Nalerigu District Court. Each person arrested must pay 20,000 Ghana cedis to get out of jail. They also need two people to promise they will come back for their trial. The charges against them are unlawful damage and having illegal guns. John Jakita and Adam Jatika were among those who appeared before the judge.
Police warn everyone to stop calling people witches or wizards. They say this happens most often to older community members. Officers promise to arrest anyone who makes these false claims. The law treats such accusations as serious crimes. Local officials are helping the victim recover from this frightening experience.
