Man found dead in gutter at Opeikuma Junction

A man believed to be in his 70s has been found dead in a sitting position on a gutter at Kasoa-Opeikuma Junction in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region.

Information gathered indicated that the deceased, who was not a resident in the area, was earlier seen roaming the street on Sunday, April 28.

Some residents spoke to him, and he told them he was after somebody but had gone missing.

Due to his age, he caused huge traffic on Sunday night while trying to cross the Opeikuma road, but was helped by a good Samaritan.

But to the shock of many residents, they woke up on Monday, April 29, and found the man sitting in a gutter, half-naked and dead.

The police were informed about the incident. They arrived at the scene to convey the body to the Winneba Special and Trauma Hospital Mortuary for autopsy and preservation.

Meanwhile, police and the residents are searching for the family of the deceased since he’s not from the area.