Takoradi, Ghana – Tragedy struck on June 8, 2024, as 24 year old Lois Abena Koranteng, a recent graduate of petroleum engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), was found murdered in Anaji, Takoradi.
The incident has left her family and community in shock and mourning, and there are growing calls for justice.
According to a Facebook post by George Boateng Fixit Fast, Lois checked into ChrisLord Palace Hotel in Anaji, Takoradi on June 7, 2024, accompanied by her boss and the company driver. In the early hours of June 8, 2024, she was discovered dead in the hotel’s swimming pool.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, with the family alleging that the police have not provided any information about potential arrests or progress in the investigation. Compounding the grief and frustration, the hotel claims that its CCTV cameras were not functioning at the time of the incident, leaving many questions unanswered.
George Boateng Fixit Fast, who shared the distressing news on his Facebook page, expressed his anguish and demanded justice for Lois. His post highlights the family’s struggle to understand how such a heinous act could occur without any accountability.
“My lil sis checked in @chrislordpalacehotel in Anaji, Takoradi on 7th June 2024 with her boss and company driver. She was murdered and dumped into the hotel’s swimming pool at dawn on 8th June 2024. The police aren’t telling the family anything, not even an arrest. Hotel claims CCTV isn’t functioning. We seek #justice for Lois Abena Koranteng (A 24yr petroleum engineering graduate of KNUST),” George wrote.
The local community and online supporters are rallying behind the Koranteng family, calling for a thorough investigation and swift action to bring those responsible to justice. The hashtag #JusticeForLoisAbenaKoranteng is gaining traction on social media, as people demand answers and accountability from the authorities and the hotel management.
Lois Abena Koranteng’s tragic death is a heartbreaking loss, cutting short the promising future of a bright young woman. As the investigation continues, her family and friends are left to grapple with their grief and the quest for justice.