The deceased, identified only as a final-year student from a teacher training college in the region, was reportedly found by neighbors who were heading to the market.
Her body lay on a mat at the edge of her family compound, with visible bruises and no clear signs of struggle in the surrounding area.
According to close friends and local sources, the young woman had recently begun an online relationship with a man claiming to reside in Dubai.
The two are believed to have met through social media a few months ago and had been communicating regularly via messaging apps. Some neighbors alleged that the man had promised to visit Ghana to formalize their relationship.
What initially seemed like a modern-day love story quickly turned into a nightmare. Reports suggest that the young woman had traveled over the weekend to meet the said man in a nearby city, but failed to return as scheduled.
Her family grew concerned when calls to her phone went unanswered for hours.
Shockingly, just two days later, her body appeared at the doorstep of her family home—unaccompanied, with no vehicle in sight and no witnesses able to identify how it got there.
The eerie nature of the incident has sparked panic and anger in the community.
Police have since launched an investigation into the death, describing it as suspicious. Her mobile phone and personal belongings are missing, which authorities believe may help trace her last contacts.
An autopsy has been requested to determine the exact cause of death, while her online communications are being reviewed to identify and locate the alleged Dubai-based boyfriend.
Community leaders have called for calm and have urged the youth, especially young women, to be cautious about engaging in online relationships with strangers.
“The internet is not always what it seems,” one elder said. “Our hearts are broken.”
As investigations continue, the family of the deceased is demanding justice and answers, while the community mourns the loss of a promising young woman whose life was tragically cut short.