Man, 20, drowns while helping travellers cross Ghana-Togo border river
A 20-year-old man, identified as Kombat Yaw Yiremiah, has drowned in a river separating Ghana and Togo at Tambalug in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region. The tragedy occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Kombat Yaw Yiremiah was reportedly assisting travellers to cross the river. As of close of day […]
A 20-year-old Ghanaian man named Kombat Yaw Yiremiah drowned while assisting travelers cross a river that forms the boundary between Ghana and Togo, according to reports from the Tempane District of the Upper East Region. This unfortunate incident took place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, around 10:30 a.m., and his body has not been recovered as of Monday, August 17, 2026.
The tragedy occurred when Yiremiah and his colleagues were aiding travelers, including Togolese nationals and residents from cities like Kumasi, Accra, Bolgatanga, and Tamale, in crossing the river. The Tempane District Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), George Alale Akuka, confirmed that his team has been actively searching for Yiremiah's body near Tambalug but has not yet located it.
Traditional efforts are also being utilized, with community members consulting spiritual leaders who have reportedly provided guidance for the search. The family and residents of Tambalug are desperately awaiting news of Yiremiah's recovery and are urging the police and NADMO for assistance, due to the challenging conditions surrounding the river.
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