Residents of Wa gathered at the forecourt of the Wa Magistrate Court to demand a swift trial of suspects involved in the brutal murder of Alhaji Mutala Mahama, who was gruesomely killed in his home on April 11, 2024. Mutala's throat was slit, which has sent ripples of fear and outrage throughout the community, leading to widespread demands for justice and transparency in handling the case. One of the suspects, Abdu Halim Yahaya, was initially arrested days after the murder but was released on bail. However, during further investigations, the police apprehended another suspect, which led to Halim's re-arrest on Saturday, August 17, 2024, asaaseradio.com reports. On the morning of August 21, many residents arrived early, driven by the hope that the legal process would finally begin, and that the suspects would be formally charged.