Police Hospital to conduct mass burial for 7 unclaimed bodies

A Police Hospital will con­duct mass burial for seven unclaimed bodies currently deposited at the VIP Mortuary in Bogoso of the Western Region for the past 20 months.

The bodies include individu­als who were victims of vehicle accidents, abandoned remains and individuals who succumbed to crime-related injuries, a statement issued in in Accra yesterday and signed by the Medical Director of the Police Hospital, Commission­er of Police (COP) , Dr Samuel Out-Nyarko.

The Police “Wishes to inform the general public that on February 25, 2025, it will conduct a mass burial for seven unclaimed bodies currently deposited at the VIP Mortuary in Bogoso for the past 20 months.

It said those bodies included in­dividuals who were victims of ve­hicle accidents, abandoned remains and individuals who succumbed to crime-related injuries.

The statement copied the Ghanaian Times said despite numerous attempts by Bogoso Police to locate the next of kins of the deceased persons, which have not been identified or claimed, had proved futile.

“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,” it stated.

The Police urged members of the community, particularly those who may have lost contact with relatives or have not seen loved ones recently, to liaise with the Bo­goso Police, to identify and collect their deceased family members for burial.

“This is a crucial opportunity for identification and closure,” it said.

The Police additionally advised the public on the importance of ensuring that personal identifi­cation documents were kept up to date, stressing “That will help prevent individuals from being classified as unknown in the unfor­tunate event of their passing.

It urged the public to follow to always carry valid identifica­tion cards and share emergency contacts.

“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,”

 BY TIMES REPORTER

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