Family demands investigation into death of Emmanuel Asamoah in custody
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The family of Emmanuel Asamoah, a resident of Sankore in Ghana's Ahafo Region, is calling for a full investigation into his death, which occurred days after his arrest, conviction, and imprisonment. Asamoah was arrested on Sunday, May 31, 2026, for an alleged assault case from the previous year. Family members claim he had been away from Sankore for nearly a year and had just returned. They allege his arrest was forceful and that he complained about his health and police handling. He was detained in Goaso, and his family was unaware he had been arraigned before the Goaso Circuit Court on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Asamoah was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison without legal representation, according to his family. He was transferred to Sunyani Central Prison on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Relatives who visited were told he was unwell and resting. Reports of his death circulated shortly after, with the family receiving conflicting information about the date. On Sunday, June 7, relatives confirmed his death and that his body was at a mortuary. Preliminary information suggests internal bleeding and trauma, but no official post-mortem report has been released. Asamoah is survived by two children. Police, prison authorities, and court officials have not yet commented publicly on the allegations.
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