The lifeless body of a 35-year-old contractor, Mr. Bijadom Daniel has been discovered in a toilet pit at his residence in Nkwanta, located in the Oti Region.

Family members made the grim discovery at around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 15.

According to Mr. Kwame Raphael, the deceased's father, Mr. Daniel had gone missing approximately two weeks prior.

The family became concerned about his whereabouts, eventually reporting his disappearance to the Nkwanta Police Station.

Mr. Raphael expressed shock over the incident and harbored suspicions that his son had been murdered. He urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation and bring the responsible individuals to justice.

In the interim, as of 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023, the deceased's body remained in the pit, as per the Ghana News Agency's investigation.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mr. Lawrence Wiafe, the Nkwanta South Crime Officer, confirmed the incident, noting that preliminary investigations were leaning towards the possibility of foul play.