Anwiankwanta police investigate the death of mother and son at Poano

The Anwiankwanta police are investigating the cause of death of a mother and son, whose bodies were found in a room at Poano, in the Bekwai Municipality.

The almost decomposed bodies of Afia Duruwaah 25, and her son Akwasi Twum, seven, were discovered in their room after co-tenants experienced a strong odour coming from the room.

They informed the assemblyman of the community who reported the matter to the police and after the door to the room was forced open, the bodies of the deceased were found in a pool of blood on a bed.

A police source told the Ghana News Agency during a visit to the scene that, the police found out that there was a stab mark on the neck of the seven-year-old boy, prompting the police to suspect foul play.

The police also retrieved a cutlass suspected to have been used to stab the child.

No arrests have been made yet, but the police have begun investigations, while the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Bekwai Government Hospital mortuary for autopsy.

An eyewitness, who is a tenant in the house, told the Ghana News Agency that, the mother and son were not seen in the house for about three days before the discovery of their bodies.

She said after experiencing a strong stench in the room, they reported it to the assembly member, who in turn informed the police.

Meanwhile, the Anwiankwanta police have arrested the parents of a two-month-old baby, who was found dead in their room at Anwiankwanta.

The baby was said to be sleeping in the room with four other children when he was found dead the following morning.

The police had granted bail to the other children but are keeping the parents in custody for interrogation.

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