The High Court in Tamale has convicted two women; Hajia Serina Mohammed and Latifa Bumaye for manslaughter and sentenced them to various prison terms.
The two who were sentenced on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 were convicted of attacking and killing 90-year-old Akua Denteh at Kafaba in the Savannah Region on suspicion of being a witch.
Hajia Serina Mohammed was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment on each of the two counts, while Latifa Bumaye was also sentenced to 12 years of imprisonment on each of the 2 counts to run concurrently.
Read also: I’m pregnant – Suspect in Kafaba lynching pleads in court
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Cedi resumes depresciation as demand for dollar surges; one dollar equals GH¢16.40
3 mins -
Chief Justice should come to Parliament and enforce her judgement – Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey
8 mins -
Parliament has a responsibility to show how NDC will react on December 7 – Omane Boamah
13 mins -
NDC hoots, jubilates as NPP exits Parliament chamber
14 mins -
Parliament’s ‘vacant seats’ controversy: It’s all about ego- Dr Draman Rasheed
29 mins -
Pastor Chris returns with October edition of Healing Streams Live Healing Services
36 mins -
MGL condemns attack on Erastus Asare Donkor and 3 other employees
1 hour -
Samini partners with Oak Wellness Hub to champion health and wellness
1 hour -
World Conference of Mayors President to attend Global Youth Shakers Awards
1 hour -
‘Peaceful NPP Majority’ abandon Parliament chamber to await Speaker’s directives
1 hour -
How Nigeria became burial ground of policies —Obasanjo
2 hours -
JoySports Invitational: Minerals Commission adds to long list of teams for corporate sports event
2 hours -
Parliament Brouhaha: Speaker will not cause chaos – George Amoh
2 hours -
Financial experts advise SMEs, startups to seek sustainable and flexible financing solutions
3 hours -
JoySports Invitational: Premier Health Insurance gears up to scoop trophies
3 hours