Residents of Assin Fosu Habitat in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region are reeling from the death of a private school teacher, Emmanuel Kofi Quanoo, who allegedly took his own life.
The motive behind his death is not yet known.
Mr Quanoo, who taught at Assin Dompim Academy Basic School and also worked as a taxi driver, is survived by his wife and two children.
Sources at the school said he had been absent from work for some time but returned to duty on the day of the incident. He reportedly left the campus around midday after the second break, telling colleagues he was going home to seek medical attention.
Later, news emerged that he had allegedly been found unresponsive in his room at Assin Fosu. Reports indicate he was discovered after his two daughters, aged eight and seven, returned home from school and raised the alarm.
The case has been reported to the police, who have begun investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In a separate development within the same municipality, a 43-year-old farmer, identified as Ato Kwamena, is also reported to have died from a gunshot wound at Assin Betinsinso.
Family members say he allegedly contacted a relative shortly after the incident, indicating he had shot himself and needed urgent help. He was rushed to a nearby health facility but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Both cases have been reported to the police, and investigations are ongoing.
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