A 40-year-old tricycle (Aboboya) rider and scrap dealer in Mankessim, Central Region, has reportedly taken his own life.

Per reports, the deceased, identified as Suleman, is said to have thrown himself into a river on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, citing financial hardship as the cause.

Suleman, sources say, had frequently voiced his struggles and attempted suicide multiple times.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing him undressing at the riverbank, then suddenly leaping into the water.

Initially, they believed he intended to swim and return, but he never resurfaced. The preliminary search for the deceased proved futile.

His remains were, however, retrieved on Wednesday, September 6, after a consistent search.

Since 2022, Ghana has seen its economic challenges intensify, bringing frustration to many homes.

Prices of goods and services, as well as transportation fares, have increased significantly. Currently, utility tariffs are being adjusted quarterly to ensure utility service providers are able to cover the cost of operations.