In the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, an eight-year-old kid named Baba Yakubu tragically drowned in the River Adjei at Nurses Quarters near Domeabra. The incident happened after he vanished for a day, sending neighbors and family members into a frenzy of searching.
Family’s Account
Family relatives said that on Sunday afternoon, Baba Yakubu had gone swimming in the river with his pals and his 12-year-old elder brother. But he never came home, which raised suspicions and prompted searches for him. The next day, the family received a distress call about the boy’s body floating in the river, which turned out to be his.
Lack of infrastructure
The family of the deceased has expressed great concern about the lack of a bridge over the river. Yakubu Mudasiru, a spokesman for the family, underlined that their lives are in danger due to the absence of a bridge and urged authorities to take immediate action.
Community Response
The locals were instrumental in getting Baba Yakubu’s body out of the river. In the face of a devastating event, their prompt response and cooperation helped the family find closure.
Call for Action
Baba Yakubu’s tragic drowning highlights the need for enhanced safety protocols, especially in locations where these kinds of occurrences are common. In order to improve community safety and avert further tragedies, infrastructure development is crucial, as demonstrated by the family’s request for a bridge across the river.
