
Residents of Overseas, a suburb in Bibiani within the Western North Region, have been thrown into a state of shock following the discovery of a lifeless body in an uncovered manhole. The deceased, an unidentified male believed to be in his thirties, was found on Wednesday by masonry workers operating in the area. The incident has raised significant concerns regarding public safety and the hazards posed by open manholes in residential vicinities. The discovery occurred while the masonry workers were fetching water near the site. Upon retrieval of the body, eyewitnesses reported that blood was oozing from the man’s nostrils, adding a grim layer to the already tragic scene. Local residents who gathered at the site noted that the man did not appear to be from the immediate community, making initial identification difficult for the authorities. The Bibiani Police Command has officially taken over the case and initiated a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances leading to the man’s death. Currently, the body has been transported to the Bibiani Government Hospital morgue for preservation and an eventual autopsy. Police are calling on members of the public who may have a missing relative to visit the hospital to assist with the identification process. This incident highlights the ongoing danger of neglected construction sites and uncovered drainage systems in developing urban areas.
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