The residents of Aworowa, situated within the Techiman South Municipality of the Bono East Region, have been left in a state of profound shock following a harrowing suicide attempt by a local cocoa farmer.
The victim, identified as 42-year-old Kofi Assum, reportedly used a sharp object to sever his own genitalia in an act of extreme self-harm that has sent ripples of distress through the farming community.
In addition to his work on the cocoa plantations, Mr Assum is well known locally as a skilled basket weaver.
The grim discovery was made by neighbours who found the victim lying in a pool of blood within his residence. Demonstrating remarkable presence of mind, the first responders at the scene immediately intervened and arranged for his urgent transport to a nearby health facility.
While he is currently receiving emergency medical treatment, his clinical prognosis remains uncertain.
This disturbing event has sparked a wider conversation throughout the municipality regarding the silent struggle of mental health issues in rural areas.
Community leaders and residents alike have voiced an urgent need for enhanced awareness and more robust support systems to assist those grappling with psychological distress.
Local authorities have commenced a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, though they have yet to release a detailed statement as the inquiry progresses.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
