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A man believed to be in his 40s has allegedly been butchered to death at KO in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, triggering a police investigation into the gruesome incident.
The body of the deceased has been conveyed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for preservation and autopsy to establish the exact cause of death.
Police have since commenced investigations to unravel the circumstances surrounding the suspected killing. However, no arrest had been made as of the time of filing this report.
The latest incident has heightened concerns among residents over reported cases of deaths involving vulnerable persons in the Kumasi metropolis.
Less than a week ago, a toddler was reportedly dumped into a water closet (WC) toilet and later pronounced dead following police intervention.
The disturbing incident attracted public attention, with residents expecting the police to establish the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
Although there is no indication that the two incidents are connected, their occurrence within a short period has raised concerns about public safety in the metropolis.
Meanwhile, the identity of the deceased, the motive behind the suspected killing and the possible perpetrators are yet to be established as police investigations continue.
FROM David Afum, Kumasi