Tamale: Two children suspected to have been killed for ritual murder at Kakpayili

The Kakpayili community in the Tamale metropolis is reeling from two children found dead under suspicious circumstances, sparking fears of ritual murder.

The decomposed bodies of the children, both aged three, were found abandoned in a vehicle behind the house of Mallam Madaha, prompting residents to suspect foul play.

According to Hafiz Andani, the Assemblyman for the Kakpayili Electoral area, the two boys went missing last Saturday, leading to a frantic search.

"They went missing on the 22nd, so on the 25th, we reported the case to the police," Alhaji Hafiz explained.

Residents reported seeing the children near Mallam Madaha's residence before their disappearance, leading the chief to summon Madaha to the GumaNaa palace for questioning.

"Some of the residents said they saw the children around his house before they went missing, so the chief invited him to the palace," Alhaji Hafiz noted.

Both Mallam Madaha and his wife denied any involvement in the crime, escalating tensions within the community.

To prevent unrest, the chief called the police to escort Mallam Madaha to the station for further investigation.

"The chief called in the police, who came and took him to the police station. However, my people heard him granting interviews this evening around 4, which triggered more agitation," Alhaji Hafiz added.

The Assemblyman therefore called on the police to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure justice for the toddlers.

"We are calling for justice for the boys. We don't want what happened to the Takoradi girls to repeat here. We don't care who the person is, whether an opinion leader, political head, or whatever. What we want is justice," he asserted.