16th September 2023 8:21:28 AM
3 mins readThey were two prominent officers within the Ghana Police Service, their names etched into the annals of the force's history until the cold grip of death claimed them in November 1998. The sheer shock, disbelief, and heartache that swept through the Service and the entire nation were palpable.Owusu Sekyere, affectionately known as 'Kwaku Ninja,' and Jerry Wornu, also recognized as 'Taller,' met a gruesome end while carrying out their duty.
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Reports unveiled a grim truth – these two officers had been brutally murdered by land guards in the suburbs of Accra, specifically in the area of Ablekuma, all over an alleged dispute concerning a piece of land.Both police constables were part of the Striking Force Unit of the Ghana Police Service, renowned for their unwavering dedication to fighting crime and apprehending some of the most notorious criminals.
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Kwaku Ninja, in particular, had earned a reputation as a mixed martial artist, lending his expertise to train fellow cadets and officers within the police force. His exceptional commitment to self-defense earned him a spot on the renowned 'Sport Highlights' show, a Monday night staple on GTV.
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<img alt="" class="wp-image-559623"/>Owusu Sekyere's segment on the show gained immense popularity, offering viewers invaluable insights into self-defense techniques. Over time, many viewers grew deeply attached to his unique style and teachings whenever the program aired.As years passed, Kwaku Ninja and Taller became the embodiment of strength and power in the ongoing battle against crime within the Ghana Police Service.
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Their unit, the Striking Force, struck fear into the hearts of criminals across the nation.Tragically, their lives were cut short when reports surfaced that they had been lynched by an angry mob, allegedly with the support of some land guards in Accra.
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While the exact motive behind their murder remains shrouded in conflicting accounts, the prevailing narrative suggests that they were on a mission to inspect a piece of land supposedly owned by Kwaku Ninja.Upon arriving at the site, tensions flared between the officers and the land guards due to their relentless efforts in combating illegal activities in the area.
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This confrontation escalated into a physical clash, with the land guards reportedly outnumbering the officers, resulting in the tragic demise of Constable Wornu (Taller). Kwaku Ninja, in a desperate bid to escape, was said to have clung to the side of a moving truck but tragically fell, meeting his end on the spot.One of the individuals involved in the confrontation was identified as Kwasi Kwei, known as 'Kwei-Kwei.
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' He, along with another accomplice named 'Terminator,' was apprehended by the police in connection with the deaths of Constable Wornu and Owusu Sekyere.Both suspects eventually confessed to their involvement in the murders of the two police constables. They also admitted to preparing a burial site for Kwaku Ninja and Taller.
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The police administration later exhumed the remains of Kwaku Ninja and Taller, which had been buried in different locations within the community, including an unfinished building. The suspects, along with others, were subsequently arrested and convicted for their heinous crimes.Kwaku Ninja left behind a daughter, who currently resides in the United States of America, bearing the legacy of her father's bravery and sacrifice.<img alt=""
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