JHS graduate, another drown in Twifo-Atti-Morkwa rivers during heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region has led to two tragic drownings, including a recent Junior High School (JHS) graduate whose body is yet to be recovered.

The first victim, a 45-year-old man, was reported missing three days ago in Morkwa, and his body was later retrieved on Monday, from the Pra River.

On that same day, Alfred Kumi, a JHS graduate from Gomoa Ohua in the Gomoa West District, went missing after reportedly going to bathe in the Osen River in Twifo Edugyaa.

Alfred had been visiting his father in Twifo Edugyaa to seek support to further his education after completing his 2026 BECE examinations at Gomoa West last month.

District NADMO Director, Mr James Pra, confirmed that one body has been retrieved and police investigations were ongoing for both cases.

Mr Pra strongly advised Ghanaians to immediately cease illegal sand winning activities near rivers, stating, “they are setting traps for people to die in rivers.”

He also appealed to regional and national NADMO to provide life jackets and other essential equipment to enhance their operational efficiency.

GNA