Fisherman, 56, Reportedly Commits Suicide

A 56 year old fisherman who resides at Saltpond-Ankaful in Central Region has been found dead at his residence. It is reported that the man also popularly known as Uncle Bobola committed suicide. He was found hanging from the roof of his room on the Sunday, April 24. Assembly member for Saltpond-Ankaful Electoral Area, Anthony Eshun, said residents assumed Uncle Bobola was also missing. They therefore embarked on a search around
the community before moving to his home. When neighbours got to his residence, they found his gate locked. According to the Assembly member, they broke the locks and found Uncle Bobola hanging from the roof of his house. Family and friends of the deceased who were at the scene broke down in tears. Meanwhile, the remains of the deceased has been deposited at Saltpond mortuary.