Trader Found Dead in Room

A 40-year-old trader has been found dead in her room at Tanoso in the Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region, in an incident that has sparked fear and concern among residents.

The deceased, identified only as Anita, is suspected to have died about four days before her body was discovered by co-tenants on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

The body was reportedly discovered after co-tenants detected a foul stench emanating from her room, prompting concern and the subsequent involvement of the authorities.

Body Discovered After Stench

The Assembly Member for the area, Aaron Nandie, who confirmed the incident in an interview with Swiftnews3 Editor, David Afum, said he was informed about the situation upon arriving at the scene.

According to him, he gathered that the deceased had reportedly gone to sleep on Sunday and had not been seen again until her body was discovered.

“I was informed about the situation upon reaching the scene. I learned that the deceased went to sleep on Sunday and was not seen again,” he said.

Mr Nandie disclosed that the police and environmental health officers from the Kwadaso Municipal Assembly were invited to the scene following the discovery.

The body was subsequently conveyed to the morgue for further procedures.

Cause Of Death Unknown 

The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death remain unclear, as authorities are expected to investigate the incident to establish the cause of death.

Although preliminary information suggests that she may have died several days before her body was discovered, the exact time and cause of death have not been officially established.

The incident has reportedly left residents worried, with calls for the police to conduct thorough investigations to unravel the mystery surrounding the trader’s death.

Swiftnews3 will continue to follow the story and provide updates as further information becomes available.