The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into the death of two persons in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region.
The sad incidents were recorded on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
According to the police, the two incidents occurred at the Wa East Education Service office and the Wa Model JHS School.
While details of the incidents are yet to be disclosed, the police have assured residents of the area to remain calm as they work to unravel the circumstances surrounding the tragic events.
“We would like to assure the public, especially the residents of Wa, to remain calm as the Police work to get those involved arrested to face justice,” the Ghana Police Service said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the Upper West Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu, who visited one of the crime scenes, said one of the deceased was hit with a stone which rendered him unconscious before the culprits slit his throat.
“So far, nothing shows that a human part was taken, but of course, further investigation will uncover more information.
“The Regional Security Council will go back and strategise but we want to assure the Wa people that the security services will be patrolling and do what they need to do to make sure everyone is safe,” he said on Joy News.
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The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of two persons in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region. pic.twitter.com/zdLfwngViq
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