An elderly woman has been arrested in the Volta Region. The arrest followed accusations from community members who claim she is a witch.
The Ghana Police Service stated that the woman was apprehended in a village within the region.
Officials have not released the specific location within the Volta Region where the incident occurred.
The exact date of the arrest was not immediately available, but it occurred recently.
The woman has been formally accused by some residents of witchcraft.
Her arrest has sparked conversations in the community and beyond regarding traditional beliefs and individual human rights.
Further investigations are being conducted by local authorities into the circumstances surrounding the accusations.
The Ghana Police Service is looking into the matter to ensure all laws are followed.
This incident highlights ongoing debates in some areas about the clash between traditional practices and modern legal protections.