Residents of Keta Central in the Volta Region have been gripped by fear following the discovery of an unidentified lifeless body washed ashore at Keta Emancipation Beach on Friday, December 15, 2023.

James Ocloo Akorli, the local Assembly Member, revealed that the incident occurred around 11:35 AM on Friday morning, leaving many residents in shock as such an occurrence was unprecedented in the area.

“Several residents are in shock because we have never experienced such an incident here before,” he said.

According to Akorli, the unidentified deceased individual may have been transported from elsewhere to the area, as no one could recognize the body.

Eyewitness Samuel Dorvlo explained that upon close examination, it was observed that the eyes, nose, ribs, and other body parts had been removed, making it challenging to determine the gender of the deceased.

"We do not know how long the deceased has been in the sea, and the missing parts may have been removed by wild animals in the sea," Dorvlo remarked.

The case has been reported to the Keta Police for further investigation and action.