Nigerian Man Suspected Of Being A Ritualist Lynched In Central Region After He Stabbed Two Women

• A Nigerian national was lynched after he attacked two women in Gomoa Akotsi in the Central Region
• The deceased, identified as 34-year-old Ikechuku, allegedly stabbed two women at their shared residence
• Some residents were suspicious of the Nigerian during his 11-month stay in the area because of alleged spiritual practices

A 34-year-old Nigerian national was lynched after he attacked two women in Gomoa Akotsi, in the Central Region.

The deceased, identified as Ikechuku, allegedly stabbed two women at his residence.

According to an eyewitness account, Ikechuku stabbed the first woman in their shared residence.

When confronted by some residents, the escalation led to the second stabbing, where he wounded another woman.

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Some residents were suspicious of the Nigerian during his 11-month stay there. They believed he may have been involved in some spiritual practices that may have led to his attack on the women.

The two women were rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialized Hospital for treatment.

Ikechuku's body has been conveyed to the police mortuary by the Gomoa Ojobi police for preservation.

Police officer killed in robbery

YEN.com.gh reported that a police officer was killed during a robbery attack on a mobile money vendor in Ejura.

The Ghana Police Service revealed the identity of the officer who died as General Sergeant Ahmed Kamal.

The Ghana Police Service said two of the robbers were wounded and arrested, while one accomplice is on the run.

GTV journalist escapes robbery

GTV journalist Sayida Maltiti Sadick recounted a near-death experience on her Facebook page. The journalist said the bus she travelled in was attacked by armed robbers around Kintampo.

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Sadick has since said they arrived safely at their destinations after what she described as a near-death experience.

Thief traced using stolen AirPods

In August 2023, YEN.com.gh reported that Bortey Borteye, a thief, was arrested after he broke into a room at Nungua in Accra and stole cash and personal effects, including an Apple AirPods.

30-year-old Borteye's decision to steal the AirPods helped police track the gadget on the complainant's phone, leading to his arrest.

He has been jailed on two counts for five and two years, but the sentences will run concurrently.

Source: YEN.com.gh