The Police Hospital will hold a mass burial for seven unclaimed bodies at the VIP Mortuary in Bogoso, Western Region.
With the bodies in the mortuary for 20 months, the exercise has been scheduled for February 25, 2025.
The bodies include individuals who were victims of vehicle accidents, abandoned remains, and individuals who succumbed to crime-related injuries.
This was announced in a statement issued by the Medical Director of the Police Hospital, Commissioner of Police (COP), Dr. Samuel Nyarko.
The statement said that numerous attempts by Bogoso Police to locate the next of kin have 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 to ensure 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 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,” it concluded.
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