Justice for the victims has been demanded by the relatives of the two people who were lynched in the Mion District on May 9 after being accused of witchcraft.
The families have urged the police to fully investigate the event and hold the perpetrators accountable.
They regarded the victims' deaths as a major loss and felt some solace would come from ensuring that justice was served quickly.
According to reports, two people were hanged on May 9, 2023, due to suspicions of witchcraft in Zakpalsi, an agricultural village in the Mion District of the Northern Region.
Imoro Safura, a 40-year-old mother of seven, and Mba Cherefo were allegedly killed after being suspected of being responsible for a community member's illness after her family sought the advice of a soothsayer.
Safura was apparently accosted by angry youth in the neighbourhood at her home. Sensing danger, she reportedly went to the chief's palace to seek sanctuary, but was reportedly overwhelmed and lynched in the process.
They said that after that, the young man chased Cherefo and murdered him at his home.
Prosecution
Adam Fuseini, the spokesperson for the relatives of the deceased, stated that although the victims could not be brought back to life, the families would feel some comfort if the community members who were responsible for the crimes were apprehended and put on trial.
When Lariba Zuweira Abudu, the Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, paid a visit to the families last Friday as part of her tour of the city, Mr. Fuseini made the call.
The minister visited the neighbourhood alongside DCOP Duuti Tuaruka, the Northern Regional Police Commander, to learn more about the tragedy firsthand and to show sympathy for the families.
The relatives of the victims were given assurances by Hajia Lariba that justice would be delivered and that the police investigation had advanced significantly.
She urged the locals not to constantly ascribe certain occurrences to witchcraft but instead to seek assistance from the relevant authorities rather than accusing people of witchcraft.
Kindly call
The minister visited Ya-Na Abukari II, the Overlord of Dagbon, as part of the tour in order to solicit his cooperation in the struggle against charges of witchcraft and assault.
She underlined the necessity of effective collaboration between the ministry and traditional leaders to advance community safety, justice, and social harmony.
Ya-Na, on his part, vowed to assist the effort to eradicate the threat without reservation.
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