On June 8, 2024, 24-year-old Lois Abena Koranteng was found dead in a hotel pool in Takoradi, Ghana. The Ghana Police Service has revealed that her death was caused by asphyxia, severe pulmonary edema, and drowning in a statement issued.
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has apologized to Koranteng’s family for the handling of the case and has assured them of a thorough investigation. The incident has sparked public interest and calls for justice, with the hashtag #JusticeForLois trending on social media.