Residents of Blue Top Estate in Kasoa, Central Region, successfully rescued an eight-year-old boy who was kidnapped, suspected to be awaiting ritual killing.
The boy was abducted by suspected ‘sakawa boys’ while on his way to school on the morning of Tuesday, March 12.
Found with his hands tied behind his back and his mouth stuffed with clothes, the victim, a pupil of Great Promise School Complex, appeared dirty in a video posted on X, clad only in his school uniform shorts and singlet, with no shirt.
He was discovered in darkness on Tuesday evening at a deserted site by a Fulani herdsman grazing his cows.
Upon finding the boy, the herdsman sought help from neighbors to rescue him.
Reports indicate that the boy was bound, allegedly awaiting ritual killing by the ‘sakawa boys’ later that same evening he was captured.
Some residents of Kasoa rescued an 8 year old basic 5 student who was k!dnapped by some suspected ritualist on his way to school at Blue Top Estate, Kasoa.
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) March 17, 2024
They found the young boy at night with his hands t!ed behind his back with rope and cloth stuffed in his mouth. pic.twitter.com/Xq5QlX2e8F