The Municipal Chief Executive for Wa in the Upper West Region, Tahiru Issahaku Moomin, has raised concerns about the recent series of gruesome murders in the region, describing them as a coordinated crime.
During an interview on Joy FM’s Newsnight, Mr Moomin highlighted that the modus operandi of the perpetrators seems to be inconsistent, as the manner in which the deceased bodies are discovered varies. He emphasized that the recent killings have left the bodies intact, except for the victims being slaughtered.
“The perpetrators have their way of operation, and this is clearly a coordinated crime,” Mr Moomin stated.
The variation in the killings has led to confusion regarding the motive behind them, making it challenging for authorities to determine a clear pattern of behavior. The recent murder in Dobile, a suburb of Wa, involved a middle-aged expectant driver, Opoku Richard, who was found dead with his throat slit at the back of a trailer loaded with salt.
This incident adds to the tally of 17 individuals who have been killed in the municipality over the last three years. The growing sense of fear and panic in the community has prompted the Member of Parliament for Bole, Yusif Sulemana, to call for action against the ongoing serial killings in the constituency.
Mr Sulemana urged the Interior Minister to take decisive measures to put an end to the Wa killings, which have instilled a self-imposed curfew among residents. He expressed concern over the impact of the crimes on the community, with many people opting to sleep early out of fear of potential attacks.
In response to the escalating situation, the regional council plans to convene a meeting to discuss the development and gather information from individuals mentioned in the investigations. The information gathered will be crucial in supporting the efforts of security agencies in addressing the issue.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of these heinous crimes, there is a growing demand for swift and effective measures to ensure the safety and security of residents in the region.
