Two brothers were severely assaulted by an angry mob in Ashalaja after being accused of exhuming the body of a 10-year-old boy from a local cemetery.The incident, which occurred on January 14, has left the community in shock and raised concerns about rising tensions.

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Eyewitnesses identified the brothers as Fofo Agboyemeh and Kwame Agboyemeh, who were allegedly caught removing the remains of young James Ajoyemeh from a cemetery in Adewukwa, near Bawjiase.Their suspicious activities were reported to a group of motorbike riders, commonly known as ‘okada’ riders, who intercepted them around 1 a.m. in Ashalaja.

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The confrontation escalated into a violent mob attack, leaving the two brothers with serious injuries before the police intervened.The Dankyira Police, upon receiving information, swiftly arrived at the scene to rescue the siblings, preventing further harm.The Awutu Bawjiase Police Command has since launched a full-scale investigation to determine the motive behind the exhumation and ensure all involved face justice.

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Due to the extent of their injuries, the brothers were taken to the Bawjiase Polyclinic for medical treatment.Meanwhile, community leaders have called for calm and urged residents to refrain from acts of mob justice while the police continue their investigations. They emphasized the importance of allowing the legal process to address the matter.

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