GANTA, Dec. 2 -- Police in Flumpa and Ganta have arrested several individuals between Blohn and Kpoapa Town along the Ganta-Saclepea Highway, following accusations related to pig theft that resulted in the brutal mob killing of two men.

According to gathered reports, the two deceased men were residents of Blohn and Kpoapa Town, respectively. They allegedly roamed local farms during nighttime hours, stealing pigs to sell for profit. This surge in animal thefts has heightened insecurity in these towns, leaving residents fearful for the safety of their livestock, an essential source of livelihood.

Many villagers rely on income from their animals to support their families and pay for their children's education, making these thefts deeply di...