A 62-year-old man has tragically died in Sehwi Yawmatwa, Western North Region, after allegedly being attacked with a stick by a 30-year-old man believed to be under the influence of drugs.
The incident occurred on Thursday night in the Bia West District. Eyewitnesses reported that Ibrahim Mohammed allegedly attacked Seidu Mumuni after the older man intervened to stop him from harassing children.
The assault resulted in fatal head injuries, and Seidu Mumuni was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Outraged residents apprehended Ibrahim and subjected him to beatings before handing him over to the police. Due to his injuries, he is currently receiving medical treatment at Essam Government Hospital under police guard.
The Assemblyman for Sehwi Yawmatwa confirmed that the suspect had been a known problem in the community, particularly when under the influence of drugs. Authorities have launched an investigation into the fatal attack.
