The Ghana Police Service has warned the public against taking the law into their own hands. This warning comes after a man was reportedly lynched by residents in Kasoa.
Police are urging people to report any suspected criminals to the police. They emphasized that resorting to violence is not the answer.
The incident in Kasoa highlights a worrying trend of mob justice in some communities. Such actions can lead to innocent people being harmed.
The police service states that they are committed to bringing perpetrators of crime to justice through the legal system.
They stressed that mob justice is illegal and dangerous. It prevents proper investigations and can result in miscarriages of justice.
The police service is asking for the public's cooperation in upholding the rule of law.
Reporting suspects allows the police to conduct thorough investigations and build strong cases for court.
Community members are encouraged to always involve law enforcement when dealing with suspected criminal activity.