• A five-year-old girl, Makimor Yagyeger, was found dead in Adom, a suburb of Atebubu, Bono East Region.
• Her body was discovered floating in stagnant water three days after she was reported missing.
• The Ghana National Fire Service recovered the remains after being alerted by eyewitnesses.
• The incident has left the community in shock, with some residents suspecting foul play.
• The body has been handed over to police for investigation and autopsy.
• Authorities are urging caution around water bodies, especially during the rainy season.
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A quiet community in Atebubu has been shaken by the discovery of a child’s lifeless body, found days after she was reported missing. The victim, identified as five-year-old Makimor Yagyeger, was located in stagnant water in Adom, a suburb of the Bono East town.
The recovery was carried out by the Ghana National Fire Service after residents spotted the body and raised the alarm. The scene, described as deeply distressing, has sparked grief and concern across the area.
Makimor’s disappearance had gripped the community for days, with residents hoping for a safe return. Instead, the tragic outcome has left many demanding answers. While the cause of death remains unclear, suspicions of foul play have emerged, prompting calls for a thorough investigation.
The remains have been handed over to the police for autopsy and further inquiry. Meanwhile, local authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant, particularly around waterlogged areas during the rainy season.
Makimor’s death adds to a troubling pattern of drownings and unexplained deaths in stagnant water across parts of Ghana. As the investigation unfolds, the community mourns a life cut short—and waits for clarity on how and why it happened.
