The Ahanta West Municipal Police Command in the Western Region has apprehended six individuals in connection with the tragic death of 60-year-old Isaac Ansah.
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The victim was reportedly set on fire in Achonwa, a community where he had resided for over two years.
The arrests followed a shocking incident on Thursday, June 27, 2024, triggered by allegations made by a local fetish priest. The priest accused Ansah of compiling a list of 14 community members for sacrificial purposes.
Mr. Frank Eshun, Ansah’s nephew, revealed to Channel One TV that among the detained suspects are notable community figures including Nana Ojandi, the Caretaker Chief, Godfred Cudjoe, the Assemblyman, the Fetish Priest, the Chief Fisherman, and two others.
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Violence erupted after a tense meeting between Ansah and the town elders yielded no resolution. Enraged youth from the community seized Ansah, restrained him, assaulted him with stones, and ultimately set him on fire using car tires and petrol.
Eshun conveyed the family’s deep sorrow over the loss and demanded justice. He described the distress of witnessing animals scavenging on his uncle’s remains.
Isaac Ansah’s body has been transferred to the mortuary for an autopsy. Amidst their mourning, the family hopes for a peaceful resting place for their beloved relative.
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