Two arrested over herdsman’s death in Krachi East

Police in the Katanga District of the Krachi East Municipality, Oti Region, have apprehended two young men in connection with the killing of a herdsman. The suspects, identified as 24-year-old Solomon Anibra and 22-year-old Lucas Kwasi, were picked up following a targeted police operation.

The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) John Nchor from the Oti Regional Public Affairs Unit.

According to the police, the tragic event occurred on April 24, 2025, when the deceased was reportedly attacked and beaten while tending to his cattle along the Katanga-Tornu feeder road. Despite being rushed to the WoraWora Government Hospital for treatment, the victim was declared dead upon arrival.

Investigators, acting on intelligence, located and arrested the suspects at their hideout in Katanga the following day, April 25, 2025.

The statement added that the suspects are currently in custody and will be arraigned before court in the coming days as investigations continue.