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Unidentified Man Found Dead in Drain Near Odaw River; Police Launch Investigation
Authorities work to identify the deceased as investigations into the circumstances of his death continue
- An unidentified man’s body was discovered in a drainage channel near the Odaw River at Asylum Down, Accra
- Rescue teams retrieved the body following a distress call, and it has been handed over to the police for investigation
- Authorities are yet to determine the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding his death
The body of an unidentified man has been recovered from a drainage channel at Asylum Down in Accra.
The deceased, believed to be in his late 20s, was found in a drain that feeds into the Odaw River, opposite the Iran Clinic, in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Emergency responders moved to the scene after receiving a distress call and successfully retrieved the body.
The remains have since been handed over to the police for preservation and further examination.
Authorities say efforts are underway to determine the identity of the deceased and the circumstances leading to his death, as investigations remain ongoing.
