Residents of Nsuapemso in the Fanteakwa South district of the Eastern Region are calling for justice following the brutal lynching of 28-year-old Ofosu Peter by students of Osino Senior High Technical School.
The call for justice comes ahead of the scheduled burial of the deceased on March 23, 2024, amidst simmering tensions over the failure of police to apprehend the perpetrators.
The tragic incident unfolded on February 19th when rampaging students of Osino Presby Senior High Technical School allegedly attacked Ofosu Peter, accusing him of attempting to lead an arson attack on their dormitory.
The altercation, which saw a vehicle torched, escalated from longstanding tensions between Osino SHS and Nsutem Senior High Technical School.
Ofosu Peter was mercilessly lynched by a mob of about 50 students, while his alleged intention to set fire to the dormitory was vehemently denied by his family and community members.
In a press conference held Tuesday March 19,2024, Nana Akosua Kyerewaa I, the Queen mother of Nsuapemso, refuted claims that the deceased was going to burn down the dormitory.
Isaac Kwadwo Paddy, spokesperson for the Nsuapemso youth, expressed dismay over the lack of arrests and urged authorities to swiftly apprehend those accountable for the heinous act.
“It’s been exactly one month since our brother was subjected to that inhumane act. Is it because we are little bit reserved that is why they are denying us justice. We want justice. They promised as justice but up till now we have not heard from them. When you try to engage them they tell us we will hear from them up to now no feed from police service indicating they are ready to serve as justice so today we want to inform the who country justice has become expensive. We want to see justice before we bury our brother on Saturday”.
Martin Addo, the grieving father of the deceased, expressed his intention to invoke curses upon the students responsible for his son’s death and their families.
Source: Mybryfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
