The Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) of the Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly has refuted claims of individuals mysteriously losing their genitals in Kasoa and surrounding areas.

In a statement endorsed by the Municipal Chief Executive, Anita Love Obo Amissah, who also serves as the Head of the Municipal Security Council, it was asserted that there is no medical evidence supporting such incidents in the locality.

“It has come to the attention of the Municipal Security Council that some residents are peddling rumours that some ritualists are in the Municipality and that anytime they touch the genitalia area of a male, the penis of the victim disappears.

“Investigations have revealed that no such rumours have been corroborated by any medical team so far. The issue has generated a lot of fear. panic, and chaos amongst the residents of the Awutu Senya East Municipality,” the statement said.

In urging the public to disregard the baseless rumors and continue with their daily activities, the Council emphasized its firm stance against such misinformation.

It declared its commitment to thoroughly investigate and take strict action against anyone responsible for spreading such falsehoods.

“The Security Council has taken a very serious exception of the matter and as such wishes to inform the general public to go about their normal duties without fear, and that the Security Council are on top of their jobs to ensure a happy Easter Celebration.

“The Security Council also wishes to caution the general public that whoever is apprehended. and proven to peddle false rumours about the missing Male Genitals would be severely sanctioned,” the statement concluded.