A US-based Ghanaian woman, identified as Gertrude Cindy Amaniangpong, has been found dead in her apartment in Ohio, weeks after her passing.
Details of the Discovery
According to reports, Ms. Amaniangpong’s decomposed body was discovered in her residence nearly three weeks after her death. Neighbours and acquaintances raised the alarm after noticing her prolonged absence and an unusual odor coming from her apartment.
When authorities arrived, they found her body in an advanced state of decomposition. Investigations have since been launched to determine the cause of death.
Police Investigation
The Ohio Police Department has confirmed that a postmortem examination is being conducted. As of now, there are no indications of foul play, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Law enforcement officials are working to contact family members in both the United States and Ghana as part of the process.
Community Reactions
The incident has sent shockwaves through the Ghanaian community in the United States and back home. Friends and relatives have described Gertrude Cindy Amaniangpong as a quiet, hardworking woman whose sudden and tragic passing has left many devastated.
Community leaders have also called for greater welfare checks and communication among Ghanaians living abroad to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Source: Thepressradio.com
