The Ashanti Regional Police Command has commenced a forensic investigation into the death of an employee of the Lands Commission in Kumasi. According to reports from Citi Newsroom, the individual had been reported missing by family members and colleagues before his body was discovered in a location currently being secured for evidence collection.
A statement from the Ghana Police Service indicates that the case is being treated as a suspected homicide. Investigators have reportedly cordoned off the area where the body was found to allow crime scene experts to gather physical evidence. Information from Graphic Online suggests that the deceased was a middle aged male who worked within the regional office of the commission.
Official sources from the Lands Commission have acknowledged the incident and expressed cooperation with law enforcement agencies. According to a GhanaWeb report, the victim was last seen departing from his workplace earlier in the week. The motive behind the suspected killing remains unknown as police continue to question potential witnesses and review available surveillance footage from nearby installations.
Authorities have not yet released the formal identity of the deceased pending a complete notification of all immediate family members. The Ashanti Regional Police Public Relations Office stated that a post mortem examination will be conducted at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to establish the exact cause of death. Residents with information regarding the disappearance have been urged to contact the regional crime officer or utilize the police emergency lines.