Kukuo, a secluded community in the Nanumba South District of the Northern Region, is home to one of the Witches Camps, where both alleged witches, referred to as inmates, and the general populace grapple with severe hardships.
The residents endure a lack of essential services, including clean drinking water, accessible roads, and reliable network connectivity. These challenges have led the community to urgently appeal for assistance from the government and philanthropic individuals, raising a poignant question: Aren’t the alleged witches human too?
Citi News has continuously shed light on the dire conditions in Kukuo, highlighting issues such as the scarcity of potable water, inadequate food supplies, and substandard housing.
During a live report attempt on Sunday, another significant problem became evident—poor network connectivity. The news crew struggled to find a reliable signal and had to depend on locals to find a spot where calls could be made.
One of the most pressing issues is the chronic water shortage. Regardless of the season, Kukuo suffers from a lack of water. Perched on a mountain, the community faces substantial obstacles in accessing water. Efforts to drill boreholes have proven futile, forcing residents to trek down the mountain to the Oti River or rely on private water tankers from Bimbilla.
These tankers have become vital for the community, with residents lining up drums along the roadside in anticipation of deliveries. The situation is especially dire for the elderly, who often cannot afford basic necessities.
Kukuo’s residents fervently hope that charitable organizations and compassionate individuals will extend a helping hand to alleviate their suffering.