‘Going back to where I came from’: Senior police officer found dead hours after final message to wife

A somber mood has enveloped the Ghana Police Service following the death of a senior officer, whose body was discovered just hours after he sent a cryptic farewell message to his wife.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, March 13, 2026, under circumstances that are currently being investigated by the police hierarchy.

According to sources close to the family, the yet-to-be-named officer sent a WhatsApp message to his wife late Thursday night, which has since been interpreted as a final goodbye. The message, which read “Going back to where I came from,” prompted immediate concern from his spouse, who attempted to reach him repeatedly without success.

Alarmed by the communication and unable to locate her husband, the wife subsequently alerted colleagues and superiors. A search effort was launched, which tragically ended in the early hours of Friday when the officer’s body was found.

The Ghana Police Service has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident, and the specific circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear. Sources within the service, however, have confirmed that the death is being treated with the utmost seriousness, and preliminary investigations are underway to establish the facts.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community, with colleagues expressing profound grief and disbelief. “He was a dedicated officer. We are all in a state of shock,” a colleague who requested anonymity told GhanaWeb.

This tragic event adds to a growing conversation about mental health and stress within the security services, though authorities have not yet linked this incident to any specific cause. Further details are expected to be released by the Police Public Affairs Directorate as the investigation progresses.