SHS Graduate Arrested for Murdering 75-Year-Old Spiritual Healer
A 27-year-old Senior High School graduate has been taken into custody by the Twifo Atti Morkwa District Police Command for allegedly killing a 75-year-old spiritual healer and injuring three others in Twifo Kwame Alert, a town in the Hemang Lower Denkyira District of the Central Region.
Incident Details
According to eyewitness accounts, the suspect, Kweku Twia, got into a heated altercation with his father, which quickly escalated into violence. During the confrontation, Twia allegedly attacked his father with a machete, inflicting severe injuries on his neck, hands, and stomach.
Following the attack on his father, Twia reportedly moved through the community, where he encountered a 75-year-old woman identified as Ante Amataa. In a brutal assault, he allegedly murdered her by inflicting three fatal wounds with his machete.
After committing the heinous act, the suspect fled into the bush. However, he later returned to the community and proceeded to attack two additional victims, leaving them with serious injuries.
Arrest and Community Reaction
The violent spree sent shockwaves through the community, causing widespread fear and panic. In response, a public announcement was made to alert residents and authorities, which led to Twia’s eventual arrest by officers from the Twifo Atti Morkwa District Police Command, under the leadership of Superintendent Charles Addei Boateng.
Nana Kojo Damptey, the linguist of Twifo Kwame Alert, speculated that Twia’s actions might be linked to drug abuse, noting that he was known to have a generally calm demeanor, which made the sudden outburst of violence even more alarming.
Victims and Hospitalization
The body of the deceased spiritual healer has been transported to the Twifo Praso Government Hospital for autopsy and preservation. Meanwhile, the three injured victims, including Twia’s father, are receiving medical treatment at the same facility as they battle for their lives.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation to determine the motive behind Twia’s actions and whether he was under the influence of any substances at the time of the attack. The community remains in shock as they await justice for the victims of this gruesome incident.
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