By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu
Amefikope (VR), May 09, GNA – A shocking incident has occurred in Amefinukope, a community in Logove Electoral Area in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, when five graves were discovered looted in two local cemeteries with body parts missing.
The disturbing incident happened on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Amefikope and Kponorkope cemeteries, respectively, which left many residents reeling in shock and panic.
Mr. Ibrahim Ayuba, the Assembly Member of the area, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said the graves were found desecrated on the head side, with the heads of the deceased bodies been caved away by unknown grave looters.
“The two communities are deeply disturbed by the disturbing incident, and we are calling on the authorities to begin swift investigation immediately to apprehend the perpetrators,” he said.
He said that the incident has since been reported to the Police at the Agbozume, who had commenced investigations into the case to arrest the culprits of the heinous incident.
Mr. Ayuba explained that the incident has raised speculations and concerns about the security of the communities and the residents are demanding immediate investigations into the incidents for justice and identify the individuals responsible for the desecration of the graves.
He said the families of the deceased were identified and were helping the police with the necessary details to speed up investigations into the matter.
The Assembly member urged the communities to remain calm and cooperate with the police in the investigations and provide necessary information that could aid the police to get to the root of the incident.
He said that investigation into the incident is crucial in bringing the perpetrators to justice since the area has never experienced such an incident before.
Mr. Ayuba said the desecration of graves in Amefinukope and Kponorkope was a heinous crime that has left the communities in shock and the ongoing investigation by the police and other authorities would help bring the perpetrators to justice while the incident has also highlighted the need for increased vigilance and security in the areas.
He mentioned that the incident has had a significant impact on the communities with many in shock and residents are appealing to the authorities to take drastic actions to prevent similar occurrences in the future while others were eagerly waiting for the outcome of the investigations.
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