A local gold trader, Nana Appiah, has been found dead at Obuasi-Ksokoteasua after relatives and residents spent five days searching for him.
Appiah reportedly went missing on August 5, 2026, prompting an extensive search across the Kokoteasua community by family members and local residents.
His body was discovered in an overgrown area within the community on Monday, August 10, 2026.
The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death remain unclear, as authorities have yet to establish what caused his death.
Following the discovery, personnel from the Obuasi Divisional Police Command conveyed the body to a mortuary for preservation and a post-mortem examination.
The examination is expected to help determine the cause of death as police investigations continue.
Appiah was reportedly known within the local gold trading community, and news of his disappearance had generated concern among traders and residents in the area.
Police are currently working to establish the events leading to his death and determine whether any criminal activity was involved.
Residents and other individuals who may have information relevant to the investigation have been urged to assist the police by providing any details that could help unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
