Man, 22, Arrested with Skeletal Parts at Sefwi Atronsu

Man, 22, Arrested with Skeletal Parts at Sefwi Atronsu

A 22-year-old man, identified as Francis Addae, popularly known as Nana Kwame Nsuyame has been arrested at Sefwi Atronsu in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region for allegedly possessing human bones suspected to have been exhumed from a cemetery.

The suspect was arrested in connection with a stealing case currently under investigation by the police. During a search conducted in his room, officers discovered a red and black travelling bag containing skeletal parts believed to be human remains, including a skull, a femur, and a lower jaw.

Speaking with Bibianinews.com, the Assembly Member for the Atronsu Electoral Area, Samuel Gyapong, confirmed the incident and stated that the suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.

According to police investigations, the suspect claimed that about a month ago, while clearing a piece of land near the cemetery at Sefwi Atronsu, he came across the bones and decided to collect them. He admitted keeping the remains in his room but failed to provide a convincing explanation for possessing them.

A police team led by the Sefwi Bekwai District Police Commander, DSP Peter Nartey, later escorted the suspect to the cemetery, where he pointed out a tiled grave believed to belong to the late Nana Badu, an elder of Old Atronsu Town who was buried several years ago.

Police observed a hole on the side of the tomb and found pieces of recently broken tiles nearby, raising suspicion that the grave may have been tampered with in recent times.

Meanwhile, speaking with Bibianinews.com, the Abusuapanin of the deceased's family, Appiah Nini, expressed concern over the development and indicated that the family is taking steps to ensure that justice is served.

Investigations into the matter are ongoing

Source:Bibianinews.com