Goaso Krontihene Reported Dead: Police Investigate After Body Found In Bush Near Town

• The Nana Yenhyira Kwadwo Kumah, the Krontihene of the Goaso Traditional Area, has been reported dead
• Nana Yenhyira Kwadwo Kumah’s dead body was discovered in a bush near the township
• The Ahafo Regional Police Command is investigating the incident, despite no reports of foul play

The Krontihene of the Goaso Traditional Area in the Ahafo Region, Nana Yenhyira Kwadwo Kumah, was found dead in a bush in the town.

The death has led to a period of mourning in the Goaso township.

Police are investigating the cause of death after eyewitnesses said there was no discernable sign of foul play.

Richard Kwabena Acheampong, son of the late chief said the body has been deposited at the Goaso Government Hospital.

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Source: YEN.com.gh