C/R: Residents In Fear As Missing Farmer Found In Decomposing State

A man believed to be in his 40s has been found dead and in a state of decomposing in a cocoa farm at Assin Akortey No 2 in the Assin South District of the Central region.

The deceased has been identified as Kofi Koranteng popularly known as Agenda.

According to information gathered, the deceased hailed from Larteh in the Eastern region but until his unfortunate demise was a farmer at Assin Akortey No 2.

Speaking in an interview with the eyewitness who doubles as Assemblymember of the area, Mr. Robbert Tetteh, explained to Rich Fm and Original Fm/TV reporter Linda Mensah that, he owes the deceased some amount of money but haven’t seen him for weeks so he decided to pay him a visit at his village only to discover his mortal remains, with the skull dislocated and lying about 15 metres away, with one hand also missing.

Mr. Tetteh said the residents suspect the deceased was murdered by an unknown assailant.

Though the cause of the death is not known immediately, they suspect one Emmanuel Tetteh who had 3 days before the demise had a misunderstanding over a piece of land which resulted in a scuffle with the deceased.

He further indicated that the suspect and his family have vanished from the village leaving his undried cocoa beans behind.

He asserted that residents are gripped with fear as children refuse to go to school and go on errands.

Farmers and market women are all remaining in the house following the discovery of the death and the sudden disappearance of the suspect from the community. 

He, therefore, called on the police to expedite the investigation to ensure perpetrators face the full rigours of the law.

Meanwhile, the Assin Fosu District Police Command, Chief Superintendent Cephas Arthur confirmed the incident to Linda Mensah said, the remains have been sent to St. Francis Xavier Hospital Morgue for preservation whiles an investigation has been launched into the matter.

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