SHOCKING! 5 bodies exhumed in Amefinukope, heads missing

Residents of Amefinukope in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region have been left dumbfounded following the discovery of five exhumed bodies with heads missing.

The bodies were exhumed from two local cemeteries, belonging to the Amefinu and Kponor families, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

The community leader, Mr Kwashi Senaya, speaking on the issue, said the graves were found desecrated, with visible damage at the head end.

“The heads of the deceased were gone,” he said.

As the investigation unfolds, the community continues to grapple with fear, outrage, and unanswered questions over the motive behind the desecration of the graves.

The matter has been reported to the Ghana Police Service at the Agbozume Police Station.

Meanwhile, the authorities have since initiated a full investigation into the incident to identify and apprehend those behind what many are describing as a heinous and sacrilegious act.

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Assembly Member for the Logove Electoral Area, Ibrahim Ayuba, has appealed for calm, urging residents to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies.

He further encouraged community members to volunteer any information that may assist the police in their ongoing investigation.