{
  "id": 2576068,
  "title": "Man assaults over 90-year-old aunt over witchcraft allegations in Navrongo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/man-assaults-over-90-year-old-aunt-over-witchcraft-allegations-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T12:31:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/man-assaults-over-90-year-old-aunt-over-witchcraft-allegations-in-navrongo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 45-year-old man named Apana Awasiaku allegedly attacked his 90-year-old aunt, Atima Alugu, in Biu, a suburb of Navrongo in the Upper East Region, due to accusations of witchcraft. A video showed Awasiaku physically assaulting Alugu, who is believed to be living alone. According to the family, Awasiaku accused her of causing the deaths of young people in the community. The incident occurred when Awasiaku rode a tricycle to Alugu's house and threatened her with death if she or he did not comply. After striking her with a wooden writing slate, she attempted to sit up, but Awasiaku forced her back down, prompting her to scream for help. A neighbor heard her cries and came to her aid, but Awasiaku pursued her and the assault continued. Neighbors pleaded with him to stop, but by the time help arrived, Alugu had suffered severe beatings. The family claims Awasiaku was ordered to either pay compensation or serve jail time, but he has not paid and continues to reside in the community. Alugu has been moved to her grandchildren's home for safety, and the family accuses the police of mishandling the case.",
  "summary": "A 45-year-old man, identified as Apana Awasiaku, has allegedly subjected his over 90-year-old aunt, Atima Alugu, to a brutal physical assault in Biu, a suburb of Navrongo in the Upper East Region.",
  "key_points": [
    "45-year-old Apana Awasiaku assaulted 90-year-old Atima Alugu in Navrongo.",
    "Awasiaku accused Alugu of witchcraft, causing community deaths.",
    "Alugu moved to grandchildren's home for safety after severe beating."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}