The Western Regional Police Command has commenced an intensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of an unidentified man in Takoradi. According to a report from Starr FM, the deceased was discovered inside an uncompleted building by residents who subsequently alerted local law enforcement authorities.
Daily Guide Network reports that police arrived at the scene to find the body with visible marks of assault which suggests a potential case of foul play. Forensic experts from the Ghana Police Service processed the crime scene and the body was moved to the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital morgue for a formal autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Official statements from the police indicate that no suspects have been apprehended at this stage of the inquiry. Officers are currently conducting intelligence led operations within the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis to track down those believed to be responsible for the act. Joy News reports that police have appealed to the public for credible information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.
Authorities have urged residents to remain calm while security patrols are intensified in the area. The Ghana Police Service stated that they are committed to ensuring justice for the deceased. Any information regarding suspicious activities near the construction site on the night of the incident should be reported to the nearest police station or via the emergency contact lines.