18th January 2025 9:40:05 AM
1 min readThe police have initiated an inquiry into the tragic death of a three-year-old child in Atobease, a farming community in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region.
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The boy, who had gone missing on January 16, 2025, was found lifeless in an illegal mining pit located just a few meters from the village at dawn on January 17.
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This devastating discovery came after an exhaustive search carried out by the child’s relatives, local inhabitants, and the police.
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In an interview with Citi News, Samuel Yeboah, the Assembly Member for Atobease, expressed skepticism regarding the possibility of drowning, raising concerns over potential foul play.
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Despite his suspicions, Yeboah confirmed that an official investigation has been launched to determine the true cause of death.
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He also revealed that this was not the first such incident in the area, and assured the public that authorities are working to fill in and secure all abandoned mining pits to prevent future tragedies.
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The boy’s remains have been taken to the morgue, and the investigation is ongoing.
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