A small town in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region, Saltpond, a 21-year-old fetish priest, who also worked as a taxi driver, has been lynched.

The young man, known as Okomfo Michael, allegedly engaged in a robbery on Monday evening, July 31, which ultimately led to his demise.

According to reports the suspect was caught in the act during the robbery and was subjected to a lynching by enraged individuals in the community.

His lifeless body was found with gruesome injuries, including the chopping off of his upper lip and multiple cuts on his head.

Residents of the area shared their knowledge of Okomfo Michael, stating that he had a notorious reputation as a thief and had been on the police wanted list for numerous thefts of mobile phones and farm produce in the community and beyond.

Shockingly, it was believed that he used the proceeds from his criminal activities to construct a large house in the community.

Following the incident, the deceased's body was taken to the Saltpond Government Hospital morgue.

The authorities have been alerted, and the Saltpond Police are conducting an investigation into the matter.