A man has drowned in a river in Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region. The incident occurred under unclear circumstances.
Witnesses reported seeing the man enter the water.
These same witnesses claim the man was attempting to avoid arrest by police officers at the time.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
The exact location of the river has not been publicly disclosed.
Further details about the police operation and the reason for the arrest attempt are part of the ongoing investigation.