Police arrest two suspects over alleged lynching at Daboya
The Savannah Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects over 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 investigations into the incident, which was captured in a video that has since circulated on social media.
According to preliminary police findings, the victim, identified as Yibonwura, was attacked and brutally assaulted after being accused of stealing sheanuts. He reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained during the attack.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 26, the Police Command confirmed that the two suspects are currently in custody and assisting with investigations.
Police said a third suspect believed to be connected to the incident remains at large, prompting a manhunt for his arrest.
Investigators are continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack and identify all individuals involved.
The Police Command said it remains committed to ensuring that everyone found to have played a role in the incident is brought to justice.
About The Author
