Body of Fashion Designer Found at Koforidua's Dominion City, Residents Alarmed
- Residents of Trom Dominion City in New Juaben South discovered the body of a fashion designer on Sunday morning, July 5
- Isaac Amanor, believed to be in his late 50s, was found wearing only boxer shorts near residential homes, with murder suspected
- Locals raised concerns over growing insecurity in the area and criticised the delayed police reaction to the grisly crime scene
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The body of a middle-aged man has been found in a developing community in the Eastern Region, sparking fear and calls for improved security.
Relatives have reportedly identified the deceased as Isaac Amanor, a fashion designer who ran a tailoring shop near the Koforidua Sports Stadium.
Source: UGC
His body was discovered on Sunday morning, July 5, at Trom Dominion City, in the Adweso Town Electoral Area in the New Juaben South Municipality.
Circumstances of Isaac Amanor's death under investigation
Initial information gathered from the area indicates that Amanor may have been killed by unknown assailants who then disposed of his body at the site.
However, the precise circumstances of the fashion designer's death remain unconfirmed.
Residents stated that the body was found in the early morning hours close to homes in the community.
Amanor, reported to be 52, was clad only in a pair of boxer shorts when discovered, raising further suspicion about the nature of his death.
According to family members, Felix Amanor left his home on Saturday evening to watch the Canada versus Morocco football match.
He later returned home, changed his clothes and went out again, but never came back.
His father, Gideon Amanor, who spoke to the media, indicated that his son was married with two children and did not know of any issues he could have been facing.
The Facebook video explaining Amanor Isaac's death has gone viral.
Koforidua residents demand police action
The discovery has generated significant anxiety in the community, with residents voicing concerns about what they describe as deteriorating security in the fast-growing area.
Many called for a stronger and more visible police presence to deter criminal activity.
Residents also took issue with what they characterised as a slow response from law enforcement.
According to accounts from the community, the incident was reported to the police shortly after the body was found, but officers did not arrive at the scene promptly.
The delay caused tension to mount as onlookers and community members gathered near the body, awaiting the police.
Samuel Atta Amo, the Assembly Member for the Adweso Town Electoral Area, described the incident as deeply troubling.
He urged authorities to take immediate steps to bolster security in the area, which has seen rapid residential development in recent years.
Source: UGC
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Source: YEN.com.gh
