The Ghana Police Service says that it has retrieved the bodies of two of its officers who are alleged to have drowned in the Oda River in the Ashanti Region.

In a social media post, the Police said that investigation into the matter was still underway.

The two officers, Lance Corporal Akwasi Boateng and Stephen Kyeremeh, are said to have been in pursuit of some suspected criminals when the canoe ferrying them capsized.

The alleged criminals, during the hot chase, were believed to have crossed the river to the other side leaving the officers with no choice than to follow them.

But their canoe which capsized midway through the chase.

Update: Suspected Drowning of Two Police Officers.

The bodies of the two Police Officers have been retrieved from the Oda River. Investigation still ongoing. pic.twitter.com/CLpt1JdZmv

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) July 17, 2020

Source: abcnews