- Security guard Issah Yahaya (‘Soldier’) found dead near Wa New Market with a knife on his chest and a head injury.
- Incident rekindles fears of past ritualistic killings in Wa.
- Police have taken the body to the regional mortuary and launched an investigation.
- Municipal Chief Executive urges residents to remain calm.
- Streetlight repairs are ongoing, with 70% completed; 400 lights still need fixing.
- Calls made for increased police patrols to enhance security.
- Community fears the killings may be part of a recurring pattern.
Residents of Dobile, a suburb in Wa, were thrown into shock on Sunday, September 21, 2025, after the body of a security guard was discovered near the Wa New Market. The man, identified as Issah Yahaya—popularly called ‘Soldier’—was found under a shed, with a knife placed on his chest and a fatal head injury.
Locals are now anxious, recalling a series of unsolved killings in the Wa metropolis in previous years, some of which involved mutilation of victims. These events had left the community wary, and many fear the recent death could signal a repeat of those grim times.
The Ghana Police Service responded swiftly, removing Yahaya’s body and transporting it to the regional mortuary while launching investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Alhaji Issah Nurah Danwana, the Municipal Chief Executive of Wa, appealed to residents to remain calm. He revealed that steps are being taken to improve safety, including repairing and replacing streetlights across the town. While 70% of the existing lights have been restored, about 400 more still need attention, and the assembly has sought support from relevant stakeholders.
The MCE also called on the police to increase patrols in the area. He recalled that during the earlier spate of killings, police had set up barricades at strategic points, but most have since been removed, leaving parts of the town more vulnerable. Authorities are urging both vigilance and cooperation from the community to prevent further tragedies.
