
Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested a 28-year-old drug store operator after he was discovered sleeping in an unburied coffin at a cemetery in Foase. The suspect, identified as Foster, was apprehended following a tip-off from a local resident who stumbled upon the unusual scene. The incident has left members of the community in a state of shock and disbelief as they struggle to understand the motives behind such an act.
The discovery was reportedly made by a hunter who was passing through the Foase local cemetery. According to local accounts, the hunter noticed a coffin that had not been interred and, upon closer inspection, found the young man inside. The suspect had allegedly been sleeping in the coffin for approximately three days before his discovery. Many residents within the community suspect the act was part of a spiritual money ritual intended to bring supernatural wealth to the drug store operator.
Following the discovery, the police were called to the scene to take custody of the suspect and the coffin. The arrest has sparked significant discussion in the Foase community regarding the lengths individuals may go to in pursuit of quick riches. Authorities are expected to conduct further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident and to determine whether any specific laws related to the desecration of cemeteries or public order have been breached.