One of the victims
The bodies of two young ladies have been found in the bush at Abrepo, near Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital.
The deceased were half naked when their bodies were found in a bush close to Asuo Akos, a river, on Thursday morning, around 6:30am.
The residents believe the young women were raped and killed by some unidentified assailants.
Their bodies have since been deposited at the morgue of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi pending autopsy.
Some residents disclosed that they heard reports that a certain woman, who is fair in complexion, had been killed by some people and the body dumped near Asuo Akos.
They said they rushed to the crime scene but to their horror they found the bodies of two women at the scene.
The residents disclosed that the mobile phone and other personal items of the fair lady were intact.
While some said the killers raped the two ladies, others suggested they were killed for ritual purposes.
According to the residents, violent crimes, including robbery, have increased at Abrepo and the nearby areas in recent times.
They, therefore, appealed passionately to the security agencies, especially the police, to intensify their patrols in the area in order to prevent crimes.
The Deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, Elizabeth Agyeman, who rushed to the scene, said it was too early for people to jump to conclusion regarding the cause of death of the two ladies.
According to her, the security agencies should be allowed to investigate the matter thoroughly.
“I am sad and angry at the same time today.”
Later, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, ASP Godwin Ahianyo, confirmed the incident and said investigations are currently underway by the police.
Meanwhile, traditional leaders at Abrepo have poured libation to the powerful gods of Asuo Akos to help expose and punish the killers.
They said the murder of the two women had dented the image of Abrepo and therefore asked Asuo Akos to deal with those involved within one week.
From Ernest Kofi Adu, Kumasi