50-year-old woman murdered on a farm in Seketia

A 50 year-old woman has been killed by unknown people at Seketia in the Jaman North District of the Brong Ahafo Region Thursday afternoon.

The deceased, identified as Ama Kyeremaa, is said to be returning from her farm Thursday when she was killed.

The Jaman North District Police Commander, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mr Vitus Napen, who confirmed the incident to Adom News said the police were informed about the murder case at about 2.30 pm Thursday.

He said the woman was found about 500 metres away from her farm with her head completely chopped off and taken away when the police visited the crime scene.

Beside the body which was lying in a pool of blood, DSP Vitus Napen explained that a basket containing fresh plantain suckers and her cutlass was also lying beside her.

The body has been deposited at the Sampa Government Hospital awaiting autopsy.

Meanwhile, DSP Vitus Napen said the police has mounted a search for the assailants and appealed to the residents of the town and nearby communities to be on the lookout to provide the police with clues for arrests to be made.