Two women, Hajia Serina Mohammed and Latifa Bumaye have been convicted by the High Court in Tamale for killing a man.

The court found them guilty of attacking and causing the death of 90-year-old Akua Denteh in Kafaba, Savannah Region, based on suspicion of witchcraft.

On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, the court sentenced Hajia Serina Mohammed to 12 years of imprisonment on each of the two counts.

Likewise, Latifa Bumaye was also sentenced to 12 years of imprisonment on each of the two counts, to be served concurrently.