General News of Tuesday, 5 June 2018Source: Myjoyonline.com'Secret presence of the soldiers' caused Major Major Mahama lynching - LawyerMajor Mahama was lynched to death at Denkyira-Obuasi in May 2017A Defense lawyer of the persons standing trial over the murder of Major Maxwell Mahama has blamed the lynching of the soldier in May 2017 on what he calls "the secret presence of the soldiers in the area". W.O Sabi Kwasi reiterated his earlier testimony to the court that he was not aware the company needed protection. The state has charged 14 suspects with murder and conspiracy to commit murder. More than 50 suspects were first arrested but after investigations, 22 were arraigned on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. But the family of the late soldier has said the 14 suspects are too few for a crime that involved a large mob.

Source: GhanaWeb June 05, 2018 13:30 UTC