An ex convict attacked and killed a 13 year old girl at Namasim near Nalerigu in the East Mamprusi district of the Northern region, police have said.
The deceased (name withheld) was butchered on Monday night by Halidu Bukari who had returned to the village just last year after serving a long term in jail after he killed his own daughter in similar fashion.
Locals said Halidu had to record of psychiatric disorder and suspect he kills for money rituals.
According to regional police spokesman ASP Mohamed Yussif Tanko, the victim was on her way to her father’s house when the suspect launched the assault and inflicted machete wounds on her killing her at spot.
ASP Tanko added the suspect fled after the murder and police who was later informed conveyed the body to Baptist Medical Center in Nalerigu.
The body was released to the family and had been buried after an autopsy and investigations continue.
The villagers also pursued the killer and after vigorous search later found him at a location outskirt Namasim. Police information said the suspect was nearly lynched.
A community source who witnessed the mob attack told Kasapa News the ex convict was hit hard many times until he was badly hurt and become unconscious.
He was tied and left half naked to die but police came to his rescue and rushed him to the Baptist Medical Center. The condition of the suspect is unclear but there is widespread believe he is dead.
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