Residents of Assin Andoe in the Assin South District were thrown into shock after the decomposing body of a man, identified only as Kobby, was discovered in his room in bizarre circumstances.
According to former Assembly Member for the area, Foster Oteng Appaw, the incident came to light after neighbours reported a foul stench emanating from the room.
Upon closer inspection, they noticed flies swarming around the premises and decided to forcibly open the door, only to find Kobby’s lifeless body inside.
It is suspected he may have died as early as last Sunday.
Due to the advanced state of decomposition, the Assin South District Police Command, in collaboration with environmental health officers, has engaged traditional leaders at the Assin Andoe Palace to determine the proper handling of the body.
Meanwhile, efforts are being made to locate any relatives or family members of the deceased.
Police have launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding Kobby’s death.
In the wake of the incident, Hon. Oteng Appaw has appealed to landlords and property owners to keep proper records of their tenants, including their personal information and places of origin, to aid in emergency situations or unfortunate events that require family contact.