Dumsor Saga: 3 Reportedly Die over Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Accra Suburb
- A carpenter identified as Jonas Ofosu Yeboah and a 19-year-old SHS graduate, Florence Naa Kwarley, were found dead in Mahean-Ablekuma
- The victims reportedly died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after a generator was placed in a locked corridor during a power outage
- The Amasaman Divisional Police Command has commenced an investigation into the tragic incident that occurred on the night of May 5, 2026
Three people have reportedly lost their lives at Mahean-Ablekuma, a suburb of Accra, in a tragic incident linked to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
Source: UGC
The deceased include a local carpenter, Jonas Ofosu Yeboah, and Florence Naa Kwarley, a 19-year-old who recently graduated from Senior High School (SHS).
Reports by maskblog_ on Instagram on May 8, 2026, indicate that on the night of May 5, 2026, the community experienced a power outage, prompting the use of a generator.
Ofosu Yeboah allegedly placed the running generator inside a locked corridor while the victims were asleep in his room.
The fumes from the machine are believed to have filled the enclosed space, leading to the deaths of the three individuals.
The lifeless bodies were discovered early Wednesday morning, May 6, 2026, in a hardened state.
The Amasaman Divisional Police Command has confirmed the development and stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances.
This incident has prompted fresh warnings to the public about the dangers of operating generators in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
Netizens react to the death of three
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions to the tragic incident below:
abaawa_ruthie said:
"All because of dumsor, ahhh a very common basic need."
ghmaxito wrote:
"In Ghana, to die is so easy . May their souls rest in peace."
alfyjay reacted:
"Hmmmm, this government must be blamed for this untimely death 😢😢. Whose responsibility is it to keep the lights on? Who told us they would fix our problems so we should vote for them, and we did? Who do we pay our taxes to? Pls the government must be sued for incompetence."
michaelmensah70 added:
"😢😢just too sad. A similar incident happened sometime ago to a colleague friend and her partner somewhere in Dansoman."
Dumsor: ECG announces May 8 power cuts
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has confirmed that it will carry out a series of planned maintenance works on Friday, May 8, 2026.
These interventions, affecting the Accra East and Ashanti Regions, are part of a broader strategy to improve the stability of the national grid and ensure more reliable service for consumers.
Source: YEN.com.gh
