Seven unclaimed bodies that have been kept at the VIP Mortuary in Bogoso, Western Region, for the past 20 months will be buried in mass at a police hospital.
According to a statement released yesterday in Accra and signed by Dr. Samuel Out-Nyarko, the Medical Director of the Police Hospital and Commissioner of Police (COP), the bodies include vehicles, abandoned remains, and people who died from injuries sustained in crimes.
The Police wishes to notify the public that on February 25, 2025, a mass burial will be held for seven unclaimed bodies that have been kept at the VIP Mortuary in Bogoso for the last 20 months.
According to the report, those bodies included those who died from injuries sustained in crimes, abandoned remains, and victims of auto accidents.
According to the statement, which was taken from the Ghanaian Times, Bogoso Police had made multiple unsuccessful attempts to find the deceased people’s unidentified or unclaimed next of kin.
“We are deeply saddened by this mass burial, we believe that this serves as a reminder to all of us about the importance of securing our identification and taking necessary precautions for our safety,” the police statement read.
In order to identify and pick up their departed family members for burial, the police asked the public to get in touch with the Bogoso Police, especially if they may have lost touch with family members or have not recently seen loved ones.
“That will help prevent individuals from being classified as unknown in the unfortunate event of their passing,” the police also emphasized when advising the public on the significance of maintaining current personal identification cards.
The public was reminded to share emergency contacts and always carry genuine identification cards.
“We call on the general public to heed these messages and help ensure that no one else meets such an unfortunate end as an unknown, nameless body. If you suspect a missing person in the hospital or have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us on our emergency line 0552333222, or Bogoso Police on 0244067708,” the statement concluded.
Source: newsthemegh.com