The IGP, James Oppong-Boanuh has dispatched homicide experts from the Police headquarters in Accra to the Savannah region, to help search for the murderers of Madam Akua Denteh, aged about 90 years, who was beaten to death at Kafaba near Salaga in the East Gonja District for allegedly being a witch.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of Police Public Affairs, Sheilla Abayie-Buckman.
The suspects believed to have fled the town include one Sanjo, who is said to have hosted Hajia Filina, a priestess who declared the deceased a witch.
Others are one Teacher Aliu, Bumaye, Ashley, and Manafo.
The IGP has announced ¢2,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of any of the suspects.
Any person with credible information that could lead to their arrest should contact Police in Savannah region or call 191 and 18555.
The statement said the Police Administration condemns mob justice in any form and assures the public that it will fish out perpetrators of the heinous crime.
