Residents of the Woeviakpodzi community in the Anloga District of the Volta Region are in a state of fear and shock after the lifeless body of Kodzo W. Sosa, a 71-year-old retired teacher, was discovered in a well on a farm.
The tragic incident, which has sent shockwaves across the community and beyond, occurred on Wednesday, June 25, at about 7:00 a.m.
Adzika Solomon, a resident, said in an interview that the family of the deceased announced Mr. Sosa’s disappearance on Sunday, June 23, 2025.
“We heard of Mr. Sosa’s disappearance on Sunday evening, and all efforts made by the community to find him were futile. It was so tragic to find him in this condition,” he said.
He explained that many suspect the victim may have been heading to the farm when he accidentally fell into the well, which was constructed for irrigation purposes.
“The height of the well is very short, and there is no indication or demarcation either,” Mr. Solomon added.
Mr. Laurent Doe, the Assembly Member for the area, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the incident was reported to the Anloga Police, who later retrieved the body from the well.
“Due to the conditions and the situation at hand, the deceased was buried immediately; the body was almost decomposing. We acted according to the advice we received,” he said.
Mr. Doe further commended the Anloga Police and the Environmental Protection Authority for their swift response.
He urged the victim’s family and community members to remain calm and assist the police in their investigation to uncover the full details surrounding the incident.
The well was later destroyed by the community to prevent any future accidents.
The police have since commenced an investigation into the matter.
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