US Embassy confident of justice for two murdered Americans

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J.Davis 9 years ago

DON'T WORRY AMBASSADOR,THESE DEVOTED INNOCENT AMERICANS WILL SURELY RECEIVE JUSTICE.THEY CAME TO THEIR OWN LAND TO HELP THE MOTHERLAND,BUT SOME EVIL MEN TOOK AWAY THEIR LIVES.

DON'T WORRY AMBASSADOR,THESE DEVOTED INNOCENT AMERICANS WILL SURELY RECEIVE JUSTICE.THEY CAME TO THEIR OWN LAND TO HELP THE MOTHERLAND,BUT SOME EVIL MEN TOOK AWAY THEIR LIVES.
.... 9 years ago

GHANA IS A VERY FUCKED-UP COUNTRY. IF THE PEOPLE BEHIND THESE MURDERS ARE 'BIG' PEOPLE, THEN THE POLICE WILL DO NOTHING TO APPREHEND THEM.

GHANA IS A VERY FUCKED-UP COUNTRY. IF THE PEOPLE BEHIND THESE MURDERS ARE 'BIG' PEOPLE, THEN THE POLICE WILL DO NOTHING TO APPREHEND THEM.
USMAN 9 years ago

If Dr Danaa, who holds a PhD, could think this way then university education is useless in Ghana. If people of his caliber are leading Ghanaians then, I am afraid, we shall soon fall into a ditch.
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If Dr Danaa, who holds a PhD, could think this way then university education is useless in Ghana. If people of his caliber are leading Ghanaians then, I am afraid, we shall soon fall into a ditch.
Who asked Dr Danaa to take sides in a chieftaincy dispute by solely declaring the chieftaincy status of the Americans illegal. Who sent the National Security Officials to go and harass the Americans. We all know the National Security Zombis like operating under the cover of darkness( you remember the Legon Toll Booth Saga) and their hatred for dogs is unimaginable( you remember NS official threatened to shoot and kill the dogs of the software designer of UG students' election). So if the dogs of the two American citizens were killed prior to their gruesome murder you can now see those behind the killing.
Dr Danaa cannot throw dust into our eyes. If others have thrown dust into his eyes, that is his own cup of tea.
KOLA, LONDON PROPER 9 years ago

Such a disgraceful bunch of eastern region citizens must be warned to stop their greed and envy which will definitely affect all Ghanaians all over home and abroad.

Though I solely lay my blame on these unscrupulous illi ...
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Such a disgraceful bunch of eastern region citizens must be warned to stop their greed and envy which will definitely affect all Ghanaians all over home and abroad.

Though I solely lay my blame on these unscrupulous illiterates parading as followers of the all die be die mantra from NPP and Nana Akuffo, I will also call upon the leadership of this Taliban Political party of the NPP-UP-MATE MEHO tradition, deal with their supporters with immediate effect to save us all.
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Ghana 9 years ago

Whoever committed this heinous crime must be hanged immediately.

Why should people lbe so diabolical minded to kill your fellow human being!! What at all should push you to kill them?

Ghanaians are peaceful people, you ...
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Whoever committed this heinous crime must be hanged immediately.

Why should people lbe so diabolical minded to kill your fellow human being!! What at all should push you to kill them?

Ghanaians are peaceful people, you these satanic beings cannot disgrace the country. As soon as they are found to be the real culprits, hang them!!!!
JAMES USA 9 years ago

The best and fastest way to catch the perpetrator(s) is to offer any informant that will will provide information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators at least a 1000 dollars. The embassy or Ghana government can afford t ...
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The best and fastest way to catch the perpetrator(s) is to offer any informant that will will provide information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators at least a 1000 dollars. The embassy or Ghana government can afford that, it is done in the U S all the time. Also the killing might not be connected to a land dispute, be weary of some moslems who would like to kill any american be white or black so investigations should look into that area too as well as robbery.This is a shame to Ghana's image.
Israel Jude 9 years ago

It time USA helped Ghana with homeland security surveillance. Can't trust MI in Ghana, crime prevention and not post-crime detection and prosecution.

It time USA helped Ghana with homeland security surveillance. Can't trust MI in Ghana, crime prevention and not post-crime detection and prosecution.
Yaro I AM SAD AND A SHAME 9 years ago

I have said this and will say it again, using the military as police officers does not work.There is no reason for our delapidated police force.All the old and unhealthy officers must be forced to retire, and out of shape and ...
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I have said this and will say it again, using the military as police officers does not work.There is no reason for our delapidated police force.All the old and unhealthy officers must be forced to retire, and out of shape and illiterate officers forced out.Our internal security is too weak and something must be done to reform it now.U.S must hold the government accountable for all American citizens in the country and compel the government to reform the police.What a shame for Ghana to have visitors killed in our country.Shame on us.
daniel 9 years ago

Ghana is no more safe under Mahama administration, people can kill for 1Gh cedi.Too much hardship dont make people to think twice before they act.

Ghana is no more safe under Mahama administration, people can kill for 1Gh cedi.Too much hardship dont make people to think twice before they act.
Kojo 9 years ago

Everyone must condemn this heinous act and seek swift justice against the murderers,

However to add silly political colour that Ghana is now unsafe under Mahama, as if such cases have never happened in Guana before (foreig ...
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Everyone must condemn this heinous act and seek swift justice against the murderers,

However to add silly political colour that Ghana is now unsafe under Mahama, as if such cases have never happened in Guana before (foreigners being brutally murdered), is childish and irresponsible.
SHAKA ZULU 9 years ago

To politicise this heinous crime is tantamount to aiding and abetting. As far back as 2000,I was questioned by my cousin who is a Senior Police Officer as to why I would import a firearm into Ghana; citing the traditional pea ...
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To politicise this heinous crime is tantamount to aiding and abetting. As far back as 2000,I was questioned by my cousin who is a Senior Police Officer as to why I would import a firearm into Ghana; citing the traditional peace loving nature of Ghanaians.My response was;"it's coming, just wait. We revisited this discussion December 2014, a day after 3 armed men decided to visit my home in Kasoa. And this the Ghana I visualizes back then when I saw the economic downturn,the large influx of foreigners,especially our fellow west afrikan citizens.
YAW OFORI 9 years ago

GHANA ISN'T QUALIFIED TO PRACTICE DEMOCRACY. MILITARY RULE IS THE BSET FOR THOSE CORRUPT FOLKS. DID YOU SEE ANY CRIME UNDER JJ'S MILITARY RULE CLOSE TO WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE STARTED PRACTISING THE DAMN DEMOCRACY. G ...
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GHANA ISN'T QUALIFIED TO PRACTICE DEMOCRACY. MILITARY RULE IS THE BSET FOR THOSE CORRUPT FOLKS. DID YOU SEE ANY CRIME UNDER JJ'S MILITARY RULE CLOSE TO WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE STARTED PRACTISING THE DAMN DEMOCRACY. GHANAIANS ARE SO CORRUPT AND BAD THAT ONLY BRUTE FORCE IS GOOD FOR THEM. ONLY JJ-LIKE RULE CAN TAME THEM. NO BRAVE SOLDIER YET???
SHAKA ZULU 9 years ago

Mr Ofori, you may have a GREAT POINT.

Mr Ofori, you may have a GREAT POINT.
Esi 9 years ago

Unless this happened in the dark or was politically motivated, I don't see the connection.

Unless this happened in the dark or was politically motivated, I don't see the connection.
Kofi, USA. 9 years ago

This is a national issue we are all condemned the evil men who committed this atrocities. You don't politric, this if you have no human senses. Who knows if you could be the killer of this innocent victims.

This is a national issue we are all condemned the evil men who committed this atrocities. You don't politric, this if you have no human senses. Who knows if you could be the killer of this innocent victims.
Close Observer 9 years ago

NOW THE USELESS NDC POLITICIANS AND THEIR FOLLOWERS ARE CALLING OUR WOMEN WHO ARE SHOWING CONCERN TO THE MISMANAGEMENT OF OUR COUNTRY ASHAWO. MUST WE KEEP THESE DISRESPECTFUL THIEVES IN POWER BEYOND 2016? I PRAY THAT FOOLISH ...
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NOW THE USELESS NDC POLITICIANS AND THEIR FOLLOWERS ARE CALLING OUR WOMEN WHO ARE SHOWING CONCERN TO THE MISMANAGEMENT OF OUR COUNTRY ASHAWO. MUST WE KEEP THESE DISRESPECTFUL THIEVES IN POWER BEYOND 2016? I PRAY THAT FOOLISH VOTERS WILL NOT REPEAT THEIR FOOLISHNESS.
O Lord I pray for Mother Ghana, that you reduce the number of FOOLISH VOTERS in 2016. Father the small number that will be left, wash their faces with sea sand so that they would be able to see the predicament they have put Ghana in through their foolish action, and change for the better. I pray that you let them vote this USELESS and CLUELESS GOVERNMENT out. Let those who these FOOLISH VOTERS envy because they are prospering as a result of which they vote foolishly so that they will be equal with them prosper even more. Father let those who are sympathetic to these USELESS VOTERS stop giving them money when they come begging, so that they will realize 'Ghana is hard', and vote wisely this time round. Lord, there are too many office to office beggars in Ghana, that is a sign of poverty, kick those who encourage this out of office. Merciful Father, too many FOOLISH VOTERS who have no sense of dignity are rewarded with trips to soccer matches only to go and sleep on the floor in foreign land, and eventually seek asylum, stamp that disgraceful spirit out of Ghana. Lord, you have blessed us with everything that can make us rich, but you seemed to have forgotten to protect mother Ghana from greedy politicians and thieves; we call on you to rise and let these nation wreckers scatter in 2016. Amen
OBOSOMANKETRE 9 years ago

CHARGES SHOULD NOT BE LESS WITH APPROPRIATE SENTENCE TO ALL THE CONSPIRATORS

CHARGES SHOULD NOT BE LESS WITH APPROPRIATE SENTENCE TO ALL THE CONSPIRATORS
VOICE OF REASON 9 years ago

They are here to invest and to help the growth of the economy one way or the other.We should welcome them with open arms.....not killing them.

They are here to invest and to help the growth of the economy one way or the other.We should welcome them with open arms.....not killing them.
VOICE OF REASON 9 years ago

To avoid future occurrence.....not needed in a civilised enlightened society like ours

To avoid future occurrence.....not needed in a civilised enlightened society like ours
Efo Kofi 9 years ago

Sad Sad Sad

Sad Sad Sad
Abrotia 9 years ago

Instant justice needed here now.

Instant justice needed here now.
Samila 9 years ago

Very sad indeed.What a shame I know justice will prevail.May their souls RIP

Very sad indeed.What a shame I know justice will prevail.May their souls RIP
Papa Yaw 9 years ago

No

No
omanba 9 years ago

We have Ghanaians in US who represent our chiefs in Ghana. They dress like queens and kings. All tribes have their kings and queens. It is very important for mobilization and united front as well as leadership. Why should ...
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We have Ghanaians in US who represent our chiefs in Ghana. They dress like queens and kings. All tribes have their kings and queens. It is very important for mobilization and united front as well as leadership. Why should you kill somebody like this. We do this in US without any threat. I am very scared to come to Ghana now. Ghana is now a demonic nation.
inercycl 9 years ago

Can the embassy help bring in the FBI to investigate since these cold- blooded murders seem to have political undertones? We can only solve these murders if the minister and the "Osofo" are arrested to prevent them from influ ...
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Can the embassy help bring in the FBI to investigate since these cold- blooded murders seem to have political undertones? We can only solve these murders if the minister and the "Osofo" are arrested to prevent them from influencing the justice system.....as always! 2 black " nkosuohemaa" murdered for celebrating their heritage? How can we be so foolish! How many white " nkosuohene/nkosuohemaa" do we not have in various parts of the country? Are our politicians going to go after them too? I feel so ashamed to be Ghanaian. These are no robberies gone bad! Political leaders should wake up! What is the difference between us and south Africans now.....someone should explain it to us!
ktz 9 years ago

This is why foreign investors don't want to come and invest in Ghana. Ghana's homeland security is weak and armed robbers are taking advantage of the weakness and attacking well-to-do people and foreigners.

This is why foreign investors don't want to come and invest in Ghana. Ghana's homeland security is weak and armed robbers are taking advantage of the weakness and attacking well-to-do people and foreigners.
Komla edem 9 years ago

Hand those criminals to USA government to be tried here
Meanwhile, FBI could be of help

Hand those criminals to USA government to be tried here
Meanwhile, FBI could be of help
JJ 9 years ago

YOU WANT THEM TO BE TRIED AND SENTENCED IN THE USA? REALLY? Then you are very naive about the American justice system and what they cal "punishment". Let them rot in Ghana jails at Nsawam

YOU WANT THEM TO BE TRIED AND SENTENCED IN THE USA? REALLY? Then you are very naive about the American justice system and what they cal "punishment". Let them rot in Ghana jails at Nsawam
Nyame Nipa 9 years ago

I concur my friend. Bring them to US so they can plea bargain like plea of insanity? Hell no!! If they are caught, they should face trial in Ghana and if convicted, sent to Nsawam hell hole.

I concur my friend. Bring them to US so they can plea bargain like plea of insanity? Hell no!! If they are caught, they should face trial in Ghana and if convicted, sent to Nsawam hell hole.
CO 9 years ago

Woy3 Nyame Nipa ampa.
Maybe the guy who made that comment doesn't know much about US justice system where guilty can go free and innocent punished. Nsawam should be their home.

Woy3 Nyame Nipa ampa.
Maybe the guy who made that comment doesn't know much about US justice system where guilty can go free and innocent punished. Nsawam should be their home.
Pelicles 9 years ago

I am condoning anything because this killings is beyond comprehension. Now, at the same time, the two victims should not be meddled in any chieftaincy issues in that area. Reports say that they were knee deep in some chieftai ...
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I am condoning anything because this killings is beyond comprehension. Now, at the same time, the two victims should not be meddled in any chieftaincy issues in that area. Reports say that they were knee deep in some chieftaincy issues which should not be. Despite the fact that they have been received with warm arms or have been living in the area for so long, should not give them the power to go that far. Are they the only African-American living in Ghana? If no, why did they die like that?

Chieftaincy issues are very delicate and it is beyond them.
Pelicles 9 years ago

should be I am not condoning anything.

should be I am not condoning anything.
J.Davis 9 years ago

HOLD ON A MINUTE,IF THEY HAD ENGAGED IN CHIEFTAINCY ISSUES IN THAT AREA,THAT DOESN'T GIVE ANYONE THE RIGHT TO KILL THEM.THERE IS A GHANAIAN WHO IS THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF GAMBIA,DO THE GAMBIANS HAVE TO KILL HER BECAUSE SHE IS NO ...
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HOLD ON A MINUTE,IF THEY HAD ENGAGED IN CHIEFTAINCY ISSUES IN THAT AREA,THAT DOESN'T GIVE ANYONE THE RIGHT TO KILL THEM.THERE IS A GHANAIAN WHO IS THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF GAMBIA,DO THE GAMBIANS HAVE TO KILL HER BECAUSE SHE IS NOT GAMBIAN BY BIRTH?
Pelicles 9 years ago

Go and ask that lady if she still has that position? The Gambian president sacked her for not being a Gambian and what is the meaning? I am not condoning that barbaric at but those people should not mingle in chieftaincy d ...
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Go and ask that lady if she still has that position? The Gambian president sacked her for not being a Gambian and what is the meaning? I am not condoning that barbaric at but those people should not mingle in chieftaincy disputes because it is beyond them and you know it.
Saint 9 years ago

Now the is going bounce ppls visa because of these greedy senseless buffoons

Now the is going bounce ppls visa because of these greedy senseless buffoons
Sincerity 9 years ago

The FB{ should chase them, apprehend them and the govt. orders the firing squad to the justice to deter future occurance.

The FB{ should chase them, apprehend them and the govt. orders the firing squad to the justice to deter future occurance.
c.stephen sackey. 9 years ago

For God's sake Mr.Ambassador, use some of your discretionary funds- say, $100,000 , for information which would lead to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s) of his heinous crime.
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For God's sake Mr.Ambassador, use some of your discretionary funds- say, $100,000 , for information which would lead to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s) of his heinous crime.
And don't forget with this amount the informant can be persuaded- if the prize is shared- to throw in the mineral rights in that village, like, forever.

If this doesn't pan out in a week request for a use of a drone from your boss- John Kerry , to smoke the perpetrators out of the rat holes they've dug up to catch and roast rats for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

And, Mr. Ambassador, don't forget black life's matter and I am pissed off.
Just get cracking and don't spare any expense.
Motions Hair lotion 9 years ago

More reason to not want to live like a common Ghanaian when in Ghana. This is embarrassing.... In the "bush" people care about too many stupid things which in reality mean nothing. If this was about Chief titles then it is ve ...
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More reason to not want to live like a common Ghanaian when in Ghana. This is embarrassing.... In the "bush" people care about too many stupid things which in reality mean nothing. If this was about Chief titles then it is very unfortunate!!!
Nsikdowy 9 years ago

Obama. U.see.mahama is killing u people in Ghana. try to hold him thisshame in Ghana mahama.must to resign how.can this.happened. so Ghanaians.wake up. this is .bad.record for ghana.mahama must.to resign

Obama. U.see.mahama is killing u people in Ghana. try to hold him thisshame in Ghana mahama.must to resign how.can this.happened. so Ghanaians.wake up. this is .bad.record for ghana.mahama must.to resign
Moor 9 years ago

Ghanaians do not kill foreigners. In fact if you look at history Ghanaians usually get killed in other African countries. I am shocked by this whole case. It is a big shame and the story just existing is a source of embarrass ...
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Ghanaians do not kill foreigners. In fact if you look at history Ghanaians usually get killed in other African countries. I am shocked by this whole case. It is a big shame and the story just existing is a source of embarrassment. RIP to the victims and I hope something can be done in their memory. Very very sad case!
Linda 9 years ago

Pelicles, there were killed over a land, not about chieftancy. The older victim has been living in Ghana for many years & bought that land in question. In any case, there's no justification for this killings. It's about time ...
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Pelicles, there were killed over a land, not about chieftancy. The older victim has been living in Ghana for many years & bought that land in question. In any case, there's no justification for this killings. It's about time the government amend a stiffer laws on land ownership & the activities of these arrogant Chiefs. They're having too much power and becoming a menace to society.
Linda 9 years ago

They were killed

They were killed
Iona 9 years ago

Our country Ghana used to be peaceful. What is going on? The country has been sold to Chinese. Armed robbery,Poverty, no electricity and killing here and there. The armed robbers are always killing blacks traders and they are ...
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Our country Ghana used to be peaceful. What is going on? The country has been sold to Chinese. Armed robbery,Poverty, no electricity and killing here and there. The armed robbers are always killing blacks traders and they are killing Africa and Americans now. Mr president,kindly get rid of ECOWAS and Chinese from Ghana. Chinese are very evil and clever. Very soon your own people will be destroyed and chinese will continue to do trading,take all the gold and our country Ghana will not attract any foreigners apart from Chinese. Chinese are really selfish greedy and evil. They have hired the armed robbers to do the dirty killings and robbery. They have the gold and they are paying them to get rid of all those who are competing with them. The criminals are really enjoying this ( dumsor) no electricity because they commit their evil in the dark . My sympathy to the Africa America family . Your mothers came to their own to help build Ghana and some selfih evil who will never have peace for the rest of their lives took your parents lives away. May the blessings of Deuteronomy 28:1-13 be your portion for loosing your parents. And may the curses of Deuteronomy 28:14-68 be the portions of the killers from them to all their generation. Amen.
Stekyy 9 years ago

The very police to investigate is the most corrupt institution in ghana, even 2 years old know this, it is very sad. Instead for police to protect citizens and foreigners , they prefer to be on the road to ask for money from ...
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The very police to investigate is the most corrupt institution in ghana, even 2 years old know this, it is very sad. Instead for police to protect citizens and foreigners , they prefer to be on the road to ask for money from drivers especially foreigners using dv cars. We all see these trent every day but, all Ghanaians are coward with our vast educational level we are not ready to defend this bad practices and in no time will countries like UK and USA label ghana as unsafe for tourist .
joe 9 years ago

Ghana my beloved country, what is happening?!!

Ghana my beloved country, what is happening?!!
G. Obeng 9 years ago

This is barbaric and must be condemned. Culprits must face the full rigours of the law

This is barbaric and must be condemned. Culprits must face the full rigours of the law
USMAN 9 years ago

If you want to know those behind the killing of the Afro Americans in Akosombo then read this. According to the story" The two who are leaders of the African American community in Akwamu were recently accused by the Chieftain ...
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If you want to know those behind the killing of the Afro Americans in Akosombo then read this. According to the story" The two who are leaders of the African American community in Akwamu were recently accused by the Chieftaincy Minister, Dr. Seidu Danaa, of illegally acting as chiefs."
"Private legal practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini late last year brought a suit on behalf of the leaders and against the Chieftaincy Minister whom they alleged had supported one Osofo to mistreat them using national security.

The Osofo was named in the suit as claiming right to the symbolic stool and skin created by the national house of chiefs to reintegrate disaporians.

Samson says that suit was withdrawn earlier this year after the Attorney-General (A-G) called for an amicable settlement."
The question is if the government has declared the status of the Afro Americans as an illegality, why did the Attorney General beg that the issue should be withdrawn from court. The answer is simple. Withdraw the case, kill the Afro Americans and case die.
I promise, The blood of these Afro Americans shall not be in vain. I will fight till the end.
Chris Awuyah 9 years ago

We ask the ambassador to be vigilant to ensure that the investigation is thorough. All the criminals including those in high places, chiefs, government officials, religious leaders, and, indeed, anyone connected with the case ...
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We ask the ambassador to be vigilant to ensure that the investigation is thorough. All the criminals including those in high places, chiefs, government officials, religious leaders, and, indeed, anyone connected with the case must face the full rigors of the law. I would be comfortable if the State Dept. would detail seasoned FBI officials to work with Ghanaian investigators. I am most appalled by this act of senseless murder of two brave women, who against the bartered black diaspora history, made a decision of compassion and familial reconstruction and re-connection to make a home in Ghana. How can it be that we have become this callous? All of us wish to see an early and firm outcome. We want justice for our sisters! Black Lives Count!
Osei Tutu 1 9 years ago

The Akwamus have learnt from the Ewes. Killing people for their blood

The Akwamus have learnt from the Ewes. Killing people for their blood

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