Human Remains And Shrine Found In The Room Of Koforidua Man Who Took His Life

Human Remains And Shrine Found In The Room Of Koforidua Man Who Took His Life

  • Human remains were found in the room of a man who took his life in a suburb of New Juaben North
  • The deceased, Yaw Christopher, was discovered hanging in his room on the morning of November 8
  • Police also discovered other items like cola nuts and other objects used for ritual purposes

Human bones were discovered in the room of a 30-year-old man who allegedly took his own life in Dabiasem, a suburb of New Juaben North municipality in the Eastern region.

According to reports, the man reported to have taken his life had a shrine in his room.

Shrine in room
The man who took his life is reported to have had a shrine in his room. Source: Getty Images
Source: Getty Images

The shrine was reportedly splattered with a red material, which some have suggested was blood.

Police also discovered other items like cola nuts and other objects used for ritual purposes.

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The deceased, Yaw Christopher, was discovered hanging in his room on the morning of November 8, 2023.

Christopher's death reportedly surprised those who knew him because he had not shown any outward signs of depression.

A note was found at the scene urging the sale of his property to help his mother.

His body was taken to the St. Joseph's Mortuary in Effiduase for subsequent examination and post-mortem procedures.

The Effiduase District Police Command is investigating the death.

Police officer takes his life

A young officer of the Ghana Police Service took his own life by shooting himself.

The name of the male police officer was withheld until his family had been duly informed, according to a police statement.

Last year, the Ghana police were hit by a series of similar cases, prompting concerns for morale among officers.

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In August 2023, YEN.com.gh reported that a thief was arrested after he broke into a room at Nungua in Accra and stole cash and personal effects, including an Apple AirPods.

30-year-old Bortey Borteye's decision to steal the AirPods helped police track the gadget on the complainant's phone, leading to his arrest.

He has been jailed on two counts for five and two years, but the sentences will run concurrently.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.