#JusticeForRuthEshun: Family of slain nurse grateful to Ghanaians for support

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Family of Ruth Eshun, the 37-year-old Ghanaian nurse who was murdered in the Ashanti Regional town of Ayuom has expressed their profound gratitude to Ghanaians for their support.

The gruesome murder of the community health nurse on Monday, February 3, 2020, has not only thrown her family into a state of shock and mourning, but also the general public.

Her death sparked a social media campaign across the country as users demanded the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command said two persons have been arrested in connection with the case.

In a statement issued on Thursday, however, the family indicated that “While we remain calm based on the assurances from the police we continuously ask for swift investigations and seek justice be served”.

The family was also thankful to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNA), the Community Health Nurses Association of Ghana, the Media, the Ghana Police Service and the general public.

See full statement below:

The Arhin, Eshun and Allied Families

To: All Media Houses, Ghana Police Service, Professional Nurses’ Associations

SUBJECT:

APPRECIATION

We write to extend our utmost appreciation for your support during the unfortunate death and
subsequent burial of our dear daughter, Sister and Wife Ruth Eshun Arhin.

Ruth was brutally murdered and her remains found close to her residence at Ayoum New Site in
the Bosomtwe District of Ashanti Region on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

The above incident sparked an outrage on social media and we are grateful to all for the love and
support shown.

While, we remain calm based on the assurances from the Police we continuously ask for swift
investigations and seek that justice be served.

We pray that such heinous crime will not be recorded again and the society be purged of such
miscreants.

The family would like to express its gratitude to the Ghana Health Service, Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives’ Association, Community Health Nurses’ Association, The Media, The Police and the General Public.

Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated.

By Jonathan Ofori, Daily Mail GH