- The Kwabenya Comet community in Accra is on edge following the gruesome murder of a commercial motorbike rider, marking the second throat-slitting incident in the area in recent months.
- With no arrests made and investigations ongoing, residents are calling for immediate police intervention to halt what they describe as a growing reign of terror.
A wave of fear has swept through Kwabenya Comet in Accra after the body of an unidentified Okada rider was discovered with his throat slit—an eerie echo of the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen Amoah, who was killed in the same manner just months ago.
The latest killing, confirmed by police, marks the second such incident in the area and has left residents deeply shaken. Locals say the community is now gripped by fear, with many avoiding nighttime movement and questioning the effectiveness of current security measures.
Police have launched an investigation but have yet to make any arrests. The lack of progress has fueled frustration among residents, who are demanding increased patrols and visible law enforcement presence to deter further violence.
Kwabenya’s rapid urbanisation and dense population, combined with poorly lit streets and sprawling settlements, have made it a difficult terrain for law enforcement. Criminals are able to exploit these conditions to evade detection, leaving residents vulnerable and anxious.
Community leaders and residents alike are calling for urgent intervention, warning that without swift action, the area could descend into a cycle of unchecked violence.
