Half-Assini (W/R), Sept. 3, GNA - DSP John Furgurson Dzineku, Jomoro District Police Commander has advised the general public, especially those at Nuba and Mpataba near Half-Assini to go out in groups at night to ward-off unsuspecting attackers. DSP Dzineku gave the advice in an interview with the GNA following the recent murder of a 75-year-old man, Edward Anlimah at Nyameke Suazo, a suburb of Nuba, on Sunday, July 31.

He said the deceased was allegedly killed by a friend, Kwa Kodwo Abi, a fellow farmer who had invited him to a nearby community for a drink. The accused has been detained and is assisting the police in their investigations. DSP Dzineku said since he assumed office barely a year ago there has been about 20 of such killings for ritual purposes in the area and describe= d the situation as alarming. DSP Dzineku said to arrest the situation, the District Police Command would embark upon a public awareness and sensitization program on security and safety in all the communities.