The Katanga District Police Command in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region has arrested two suspects, Solomon Anibra, 24, and Lucas Kwasi, 22, in connection with the murder of a male adult herdsman.
The arrest was confirmed in a statement signed by the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), John Nchor, of the Public Affairs Unit of the Oti Region. According to the statement, the tragic incident occurred on April 24, 2025, when the deceased herdsman was attacked and assaulted while herding cattle along the Katanga-Tornu feeder road.
The victim was quickly rushed to the WoraWora Government Hospital, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The police, acting on intelligence-led operations, managed to apprehend the suspects at their hideout in Katanga on April 25, 2025. The statement noted that the suspects, currently in police custody, are expected to be presented before the court soon.
The case is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more information regarding the motive and circumstances surrounding the murder.
