A young man, identified as Prosper Adedea, alias Tagoe, believed to be in his late 20s, was allegedly lynched to death in Agbozume-Adawukorfe after being accused of stealing a mobile phone.

According to information gathered by the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the incident occurred on Sunday night, and his lifeless body was discovered on Monday, June 2, lying under a mango tree in the area.

The Agbozume Police Command is appealing to the public for credible information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible for the heinous act.

The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the Hossana Mortuary in Agbozume for preservation and autopsy.

Meanwhile, Mr. Godson Ahiamadzi, Assembly Member for the area, told the GNA that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident and is assisting the Police with investigations.