A 30-year-old man, Ibrahim Mohammed, has been arrested for allegedly killing 62-year-old Seidu Mumuni by striking him on the head with a stick.
The incident occurred on Thursday night at Sehwi Yawmatwa in the Bia West District of the Western North Region.
Eyewitnesses say Ibrahim, believed to have been under the influence of drugs, attacked Seidu Mumuni without provocation. The deceased had intervened when Ibrahim was reportedly harassing some children in the area.
In response, Ibrahim struck him on the head, causing fatal injuries. Seidu Mumuni was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Angry residents apprehended Ibrahim and subjected him to severe beatings before handing him over to the police.
Due to the extent of his injuries, he was taken to Essam Government Hospital for medical attention under police guard.
The Assemblyman for Sehwi Yawmatwa, Abass Mohammed Ayariga, confirmed to Adom News that the suspect had long been a menace to the community, especially when under the influence of drugs.
The police have since launched investigations, while Seidu Mumuni’s body has been deposited at the Essam Government Hospital morgue.