The Ghana Police Service has apprehended a suspect identified as thirty four year old Mawuli following the discovery of human remains in Tarkwa. According to reports from Adom Online and GhanaWeb the suspect was intercepted by residents at a bus terminal while attempting to board a vehicle with a suspicious traveling bag. Observers at the scene stated that the weight and odor of the luggage prompted a search by those present.
Upon opening the bag witnesses discovered a fresh human head and other body parts wrapped inside. The GhanaWeb report indicates that the suspect attempted to escape before being restrained by the crowd and subsequently handed over to the Tarkwa Police Command. Officers from the Western Regional Police have taken over the scene to conduct preliminary forensic examinations of the remains.
The Tarkwa Police Command stated that the remains have been deposited at the Tarkwa Municipal Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy as reported by Citi Newsroom. Investigators are working to identify the victim and determine if the suspect acted alone or as part of a larger syndicate. No formal charges have been announced yet as the police continue their interrogation of the thirty four year old suspect.
Local authorities have praised the vigilance of the residents but cautioned against acts of mob justice during such incidents. The Ghana Police Service confirmed in a brief update that specialized units are tracing the possible location where the alleged crime took place. Further details regarding the identity of the deceased remain unconfirmed as of the latest official police briefings.