Overlord of Wa, Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, has expressed deep concern over the increasing serial killings in the area.
The latest incident involved the murder of a middle-aged driver, whose body was found with his throat slit behind a trailer.
This incident adds to a disturbing pattern of mysterious killings of security personnel, whose bodies have been discovered decapitated or with organs, including private parts, removed.
With a death toll of 17 in the past three years and no arrests made, the Wa Naa, speaking during Dr. Bawumia’s visit urged him to leverage his influence to address the situation and bring relief to the community.
“…As Chairman of the Ghana Police Council, we implore you to use your office to enhance the capacity of the Wa and Upper West Police Command. We urgently need additional men and logistics such as patrol vehicles to effectively address the current security challenges we face,” he appealed.
He expressed confidence that with the Vice President’s support, “we can strengthen the police presence in Wa to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the people.”
Wa Naa also highlighted the measures being taken by the traditional authorities in collaboration with the Regional Security Council to apprehend the perpetrators.
In response, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia assured the people of Wa that they would benefit more under his presidency and appealed for their support in the upcoming election.
“We believe that the north and Wa state will benefit more from eight years of Bawumia presidency than four years of the other option,” he added.
Source: Adomonline