The Ghana Police Service is currently investigating an incident of mob justice that resulted in the death of a man in Koforidua. According to a report by Starr FM the deceased was accused of trying to manipulate a mobile money vendor to gain unauthorized access to funds. The identity of the victim remains unconfirmed by official sources at this time.
Witnesses at the scene informed Citi Newsroom that the man was apprehended by a group of residents who subjected him to a severe physical assault. Local reports suggest the vendor raised an alarm after noticing suspicious activity during a transaction. This outcry attracted a crowd which took the law into their own hands instead of waiting for police arrival.
Official statements from the Eastern Regional Police Command indicate that officers were dispatched to the location following a distress call. Upon their arrival the investigators found the man unresponsive with multiple injuries. Medical personnel later confirmed the death of the suspect and the body was moved to a local morgue for an autopsy and identification.
The Ghana Police Service has repeatedly warned citizens against the act of instant justice. According to reporting by GhanaWeb authorities are currently scanning available video footage from the area to identify those responsible for the fatal assault. No arrests have been officially announced in connection with the lynching as of the latest update from the police media cell.