Man found dead in open drain at Wa SSNIT Residence

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has retrieved the body of Eric Adams, a man believed to be in his late 30s, from an open drainage system at the SSNIT Residence in Wa, Upper West Region. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2026, opposite Frimps Oil Filling Station after the Wa Municipal Fire Station received a distress call from D/PW/C Inspector Diana Anaaba.

A seven-member GNFS rescue team was dispatched to the scene and successfully retrieved the body from the drain. Family members from Woggu later identified the deceased. The circumstances leading to Mr. Adams’ death have not yet been established as Police investigations continue.

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