Residents of Abuesi, located in the Shama District of the Western Region, are in disbelief following the suspected suicide of 14-year-old John Yawson, who was found hanging in his father’s incomplete structure. The young boy, a fifth-grade student at Alliance International School, was discovered on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

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According to local sources, John’s mother reportedly denied him food the day before the incident, a dispute that some believe could have played a role in his tragic decision. The area’s Assembly Member, Enoch Arthur, confirmed the news to JoyNews on Monday evening, stating that neighbors initially attempted to save him. “I was informed of the incident yesterday [Monday]. I quickly stopped all that I was doing and rushed to the place.

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Upon arrival, I was told some people tried saving the boy because per their assessment he wasn't dead but he gave up the ghost while he was being rushed to the hospital”. The Shama District Police have begun an investigation into the matter, and the body has been sent to the St. Edwards Morgue for a post-mortem examination.

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