Tragedy has struck the community of Tinkong in the Eastern Region following the discovery of the body of a 16-year-old girl who went missing on Valentine’s Day.
The victim, identified as Deborah Dede Ama, was found dead in a stream on Tuesday, days after she vanished under troubling circumstances.
According to reports, Deborah left her home on the evening of February 14 to attend a Valentine’s Day party in the Tinkong township while her mother was away. When she failed to return, family members grew anxious and began searching for her.
Their worst fears were confirmed when her lifeless and decomposing body was discovered near a stream close to their residence.
Family spokesperson Kofi Sammy revealed that the body was found naked and showed visible marks, raising strong suspicions of foul play.
Residents suspect the teenager may have been sexually assaulted before being murdered by unknown assailants.
Police personnel from Adawso arrived at the scene, retrieved the body, and deposited it at a mortuary for preservation and autopsy as investigations get underway.
The mother of the deceased was left inconsolable upon receiving the devastating news. Family members and sympathizers who gathered at the residence on Wednesday expressed deep shock and grief over the gruesome killing.
Samuel Abochie, the Assembly Member for Tinkong, described the incident as heartbreaking and urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served.
