Missing Woman Found Dead in Plantain Grove at Mempeasem
Community in mourning as fourth missing person is found dead within a week
- Missing woman found dead in plantain grove after three-day search
- No visible injuries; body sent for autopsy to determine cause of death
- Fourth mysterious death in a week raises security concerns in Mempeasem
The community of Mempeasem in the Eastern Region has been left in shock after a woman who had gone missing for three days was discovered dead in a local plantain grove.
According to residents, a search was launched after the middle-aged woman failed to return home, raising fears for her safety.
Those fears were confirmed when community members found her lifeless body lying face down beneath dense plantain leaves.
There were no immediate signs of physical harm, and the cause of death remains unknown. Her body has been transported to the morgue for preservation and an autopsy to determine what led to her demise.
The incident has sparked anxiety in the area, as it marks the fourth case in one week where a missing person has later been found dead under unclear circumstances.
Residents are urging the Ghana Police Service to act swiftly, conduct thorough investigations, and step up security in the area to prevent further tragedies.
