(VIDEO) Akrokere: 29-Year-Old Pregnant Woman and Daughter Found Murdered Near Stream
Bodies discovered 20 meters apart with signs of assault—Residents gripped with fear as police launch investigations.
- Victims found near a stream with visible signs of assault
- Community members fear for their safety after the gruesome discovery
- Police and local leaders take action to uncover the mystery
A 29-year-old pregnant woman, identified as Ama Rita, and her two-year-old daughter have been found dead under mysterious circumstances at Akrokere in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region.
The victims were discovered about 20 meters apart, with visible signs of assault, suggesting foul play.
Hon. Ernest Appiah Sampson, Assembly Member for the Biribi Wo Oman Yi Mu Electoral Area, speaking to Kwame Tanko on the Lawson TV/Radio Ghana Se Sen Morning Show, revealed that the tragic incident occurred near a stream, leaving residents gripped with fear. Observations at the scene indicate that the woman struggled with her attackers before being overpowered.
Hon. Appiah Sampson described the situation as heartbreaking. After receiving a distress call from community members, he and his unit committee promptly reported the case to the police. He noted that the bodies had been there for about four days before they were discovered.
He further described the woman as a hardworking trader who prepared and sold kenkey and other food items, especially during funerals in the area.
Hon. Ernest Sampson added that the incident has instilled fear among residents in the community.
He said the bodies have been deposited at at the Obuasi Dwaden OD Mortuary, and investigations are ongoing to unravel the mystery behind this gruesome crime.
