A man has died in Nkurakan, a town near Koforidua. He was allegedly beaten by residents. The beating occurred after he was accused of stealing a mobile phone.
The Ghana Police Service has begun looking into the incident. They are gathering information from the community and any potential witnesses.
The exact circumstances leading to the alleged theft and subsequent mob action are still being investigated by the police.
This incident highlights concerns about vigilantism in some communities. Mob justice is illegal and dangerous.
Authorities are urging the public to report suspected crimes to the police instead of taking matters into their own hands.