By Ishmeal 
A 28-year-old woman has been found dead in her boyfriend’s room at Essikadu in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region, with police reportedly arresting the boyfriend as investigations continue.
The deceased, identified as Elizabeth Sackey, popularly known as Maame Ekua, was an undertaker and a mother of three.
According to a report by 3News, Maame Ekua’s mother, Ekua Tawiah Badu, said her daughter informed her on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, that she would be travelling to Obuasi over the weekend to work on a body.
She reportedly left their family home at New Takoradi on Thursday, November 5, leaving her mother with the impression that she had travelled for the assignment.
However, on Saturday, November 7, her mother received a telephone call about an emergency involving her daughter at Essikadu Hospital.
Mother discovers daughter’s body at Essikadu
The mother said she immediately rushed to the hospital but could not find her daughter there.
She was subsequently directed to a house at Essikadu, where she was informed that Maame Ekua had been found dead in a room.
Recounting the incident, the mother said she was shocked to discover that her daughter had not travelled to Obuasi as she had initially believed.
She explained that her daughter had visited her boyfriend at Essikadu before the tragic incident.
Boyfriend reportedly arrested
Police have reportedly arrested the boyfriend in connection with the incident.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
As of the latest reports, authorities had not publicly confirmed the cause of death or announced any charges against the suspect.
The incident has left the deceased’s family in shock, while questions remain about what happened at the Essikadu residence.
Maame Ekua was a single mother of three. Her death has renewed attention on the need for a thorough investigation to establish the facts and ensure accountability where necessary.
Also Read:Bawumia Meets Bank Of Japan Over Digital Currency