Man found dead in bush near Dzodze SHS

A 57-year-old man has been found dead in a bush near Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School (DZOSEC) in the Volta Region, prompting an investigation by the Ghana Police Service.

The deceased, identified as Joseph Amanyo, was discovered unresponsive on the afternoon of Thursday, April 16 by relatives, who later reported the incident to the Dzodze Police Station at about 1445 hours.

Police who visited the scene found the body hanging from a neem tree with a rope around his neck. He was dressed in a cream-coloured long-sleeved shirt, grey trousers, and grey sandals.

According to police, a preliminary assessment of the scene did not reveal any immediate evidence of third-party involvement. An initial examination of the body also showed no visible signs of physical assault.

The body was transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital, where a medical officer, Dr Owusu Samuel Gyedu, confirmed the death.

The remains have since been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation, while an autopsy is expected to determine the exact cause of death.

Police say investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.