Ghana: two children drown in Akora river

Two young children have drowned in the Akora River in the municipality of Agona West, in Ghana’s Central Region, according to reports.

“The incident occurred after the children had gone for afternoon prayers,” reports said.

“Despite making every effort to retrieve the children, their attempts proved unsuccessful,” according to Adom News.

Overwhelmed by grief and desperate for a solution, the family turned to the high priest of Agona Swedru to perform rituals in the hope of bringing the children back.

The community vowed to take steps to prevent such accidents in the future, ensuring that children are educated about water safety and supervised during outdoor activities.