Policeman found dead whilst on duty post

07-09-13                   

The Upper East Regional Police Command has officially confirmed the death of Patrick Ackah, a Corporal in the service who died whilst on official duty at the premises of the VRA in Bolgatanga. The Regional Police Commander, DCOP Alex Isaac Quainoo who made the confirmation told Radio Ghana that the incident occurred three days ago. According to him, police does not suspect any foul play though the body has since been deposited at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital morgue awaiting post-mortem. The post-mortem, he indicated, will ascertain the circumstances surrounding his sudden demise. DCOP Alex Quainoo said is still investigating the matter and would implore all and sundry to remain calm whilst they come out with their findings on the possible cause of late Ackah’s demise. He moreover dispel some media reports that the deceased was a newly recruit but rather a corporal who has passed through the ranks to become a corporal

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