Two arrested over alleged lynching of young man at Daboya
The Savannah Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged lynching of a young man at Daboya in the North Gonja District of the Savannah Region.
The suspects have been identified as 25-year-old carpenter Adjei Abdulai and 22-year-old student Issah Mahama. Their arrests followed police investigations into the incident, which was captured in a video circulating on social media.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicate that the victim, identified as Yibonwura, was allegedly attacked and severely assaulted after he was accused of stealing sheanuts.
He subsequently died from injuries sustained during the assault.
The two suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police Command said a manhunt is underway for a third suspect who is currently at large, while investigations continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Police assured that all persons found to be connected to the alleged crime would be brought to justice.
Source: Northwebonline.com
