Gabriel Atidokpo, a 38-year-old fisherman has drowned in the Lotor River at Xavi in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region. The sad event occurred on Saturday at about 0958 hours after the deceased went for his normal fishing activities. Briefing the Ghana News Agency, Mr Selorm Bright Gligui, the Assembly member for Xavi Electoral Area, stated that the residents had been in a state of fear and shock since the unfortunate incident occurred. 'I received a call on Sunday morning from Togbi Ani V, the Dufia of Xavi, that the deceased had gone fishing on the previous day but did not return, which was unusual,' he said. He also stated that a close look and further examination of the deceased body did not show any sign of foul play but assured that the police would do further examinations to determine the cause of death. Mr Gligui also said the departure of the deceased was a surprise to many since he was noted to be one of the experienced fishermen over the decades. He said the case had since bee n reported to the Akatsi South Police Command for action, while the body of the deceased had been retrieved and deposited at the St. Paul's Hospital morgue for further examination and autopsy. Source: Ghana News Agency
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