To many, he was a modern-day Sampson, a figure whose story blended bravery and notoriety. A champion for the downtrodden and a symbol of citizen vigilance in Kumasi, specifically in the neighbourhood of Buokrom. He was born Yaw Aboagye, but he became known by a multitude of nicknames such as …
Read More »We’re reassembling our vigilante groups – Joseph Yammin hints
The National Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr. Joseph Yammin has hinted that his party is preparing to reassemble its vigilante groups ahead of the 2024 general elections for their protection. “From today as we speak, we are telling everybody through your network, as far as some …
Read More »VIDEO: The famous Kumasi vigilante whose death rocked Asanteman
He was the biblical Sampson of his days, his story, a mixture of bravery and notoriety. A defender of the poor and vulnerable and model figure for citizen vigilantism in Kumasi, specifically Buokrom. Owing to his much-touted strength and bravery which made him an ‘area champion’ in Kumasi in the …
Read More »Suspected vigilante kills pastor
There is palpable tension in the Oloko community in the Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State following the alleged killing of a pastor by a suspected member of a vigilance group. It was gathered that the deceased, identified as Abraham Yorka, was allegedly killed by the vigilante who hailed …
Read More »NDC has disbanded all its vigilante groups – Alex Segbefia claims
The Deputy Campaign Director of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alex Segbefia says his party has disbanded all vigilante groups. According to him, the party has given instructions for all not to recognize vigilante groups that were formed prior to the passage of the vigilantism bill The NDC had …
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