{
  "id": 1458326,
  "title": "Two arrested over alleged disappearance of late Kasoa Odupong Ofaakor’s body",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/two-arrested-over-alleged-disappearance-of-late-kasoa-odupong",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T08:58:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/two-arrested-over-alleged-disappearance-of-late-kasoa-odupong-ofaakors-body/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two individuals have been apprehended by the Ghana Police Service's Homicide Unit in relation to the disputed disappearance of the remains of the late Odupong Ofaakor, the revered Chief of Kasoa. According to reports, the body reportedly vanished months after the chief's demise, prompting a probe by the Homicide Unit. The inquiry has resulted in the arrest of Daniel Awer and Chris Banahene, who are currently held in police custody. Addressing journalists at a press conference, Nai Kwaben Atopi, the Boundary Chief of the Awutu Traditional Area, accused the Awutu Senya East Municipal Chief Executive, Seth Sabah Banini, of allegedly colluding with the suspects to remove the late chief's remains. Nai Atopi further revealed that the body has since been located, and that traditional rituals will now be held to lay the late overlord to rest. Meanwhile, Nai Saani Seidu III, the Chief of Kasoa, has expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the Municipal Chief Executive, criticizing him for allegedly disrespecting Nananom since taking office.",
  "summary": "Two persons have been arrested by the Homicide Unit of the Ghana Police Service in connection with the alleged disappearance of the body of the late Odupong Ofaakor, Chief of Kasoa, Nai Awushie Tetteh, in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. According to Nananom, the body of the late overlord reportedly went […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}