Residents of Awutu Bentum near Bontrase in the Central Region have destroyed a fetish priest's shrine. This happened after allegations that the priest murdered his girlfriend.
The crowd acted because they believe the killing was for ritual purposes. Reports suggest body parts were removed from the victim.
These removed parts were allegedly for the priest to offer to his gods. The incident quickly led to anger among the local community.
The enraged residents took matters into their own hands. They set the fetish priest's shrine ablaze.
The Ghana Police Service has been informed about the incident.
An investigation into the alleged murder is underway.
The police are also looking into the destruction of the shrine.
This event highlights tensions between community members and traditional practices.