A traditional priest has been arrested in Akyem Asafo in the Eastern Region after allegedly exhuming recently buried bodies and removing body parts for ritual purposes.
According to reports, the suspect is accused of digging up graves in the area and taking body parts believed to be intended for use in ritual practices.
The arrest has sparked outrage within the community, with residents expressing shock and disbelief over the alleged desecration of graves belonging to their loved ones.
Details regarding how many bodies were affected, as well as the specific rituals the body parts were allegedly intended for, have not yet been fully disclosed.
It is not clear whether the suspect has been formally charged, and investigations into the matter are reportedly ongoing.
The incident has reignited concerns in Ghana over the activities of some traditional and spiritual practitioners linked to grave desecration and ritual-related crimes, prompting renewed calls for stricter monitoring and enforcement around burial sites.
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