A prison officer has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in River Pompo at Pomposo, a suburb in the Obuasi East District of the Ashanti Region.
The deceased, identified as Constable Clement Tei Gyabah, was discovered early Tuesday morning with his body submerged in the river alongside his motorbike. Residents who made the discovery quickly alerted the police.
According to eyewitnesses, the officer’s body showed no immediate signs of physical assault, but the exact cause of death has yet to be established. His motorbike, which was lying partially in the water, raised suspicions of a possible accident or foul play.
Constable Gyabah was stationed at the Obuasi Prisons and was said to be off-duty at the time of the incident. His colleagues described him as disciplined and calm, adding that the news of his death has shocked many within the security service.
Police from the Obuasi Divisional Command, together with crime scene investigators, have commenced investigations into the case. The body has since been retrieved and deposited at the Obuasi Government Hospital morgue for autopsy.
Assembly member for the Pomposo electoral area, urged the public to remain calm as authorities work to unravel the circumstances behind the officer’s death. He also called for improved street lighting and surveillance in the area, describing the incident as a wake-up call.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Prisons Service has yet to issue an official statement, but sources say internal briefings have begun regarding the tragic incident.
