By Daily Newsflash | Obuasi, Ashanti Region
Published: August 10, 2026
A well-known gold dealer, Nana Appiah, has been found dead in a bush at Obuasi-Kokoteasua in the Ashanti Region, five days after he was reported missing.
Timeline of disappearance
According to family sources, Nana Appiah was last seen on Tuesday, August 5, 2026. This triggered an intensive search by relatives, friends, and residents in the Kokoteasua area.
His body was discovered in a nearby bush on the morning of Monday, August 10, 2026.
Police investigation underway
The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
Officers from the Obuasi Divisional Police Command have conveyed the body to the mortuary for preservation and autopsy as investigations continue.
The police are appealing to anyone with information that could help unravel the incident to come forward and assist investigators.
Community reacts
An eyewitness, Samuel Akwasi Mensah, described Nana Appiah as a prominent figure within the local gold-trading community.
He said the news of the dealer’s disappearance had caused considerable concern among residents and fellow gold traders.
Obuasi and its surrounding communities are key centres for mining and gold trading in the Ashanti Region. However, security concerns have remained a challenge for miners, dealers and other businesses operating in the sector.
Police say they are working to establish the circumstances that led to Nana Appiah’s death.
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