Two arrested at Osu Cemetery over illegal grave digging

Two men have been arrested at the Osu Cemetery for illegally digging a grave, as the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly intensifies efforts to clamp down on unlawful exhumations and the unauthorised sale of burial spaces.

The Assemblyman for the Kinkawe Electoral Area, Hon. George Abeiku Annan, who worked with the municipal security task force, confirmed the arrests, describing the action as part of a broader effort to restore order at public cemeteries.

“This forms part of our commitment to protecting public cemeteries and ensuring order within the municipality,” he said.

The suspects, identified as Eric Annan and Joseph Donkor, were arrested in the early hours of Friday, February 6, during a joint operation involving the cemetery sexton and officers of the security task force. They have since been handed over to the Osu Police for further investigations and possible prosecution.

The arrests come a day after a press conference addressed by the Municipal Chief Executive on Thursday, February 5, where concerns were raised about illegal exhumations and the sale of burial plots at the Osu Cemetery. Following the briefing, the assembly deployed a dedicated security task force to take full control of the facility and prevent further infractions.

The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards illegal activities at public cemeteries, stressing its commitment to preserving the dignity of the deceased and maintaining the integrity of burial grounds.