A gruesome incident at the Tema main harbour railway yard has left the community in shock. A 35-year-old mentally ill man, identified as Ali, reportedly beheaded a 56-year-old caretaker on Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025.

Eyewitnesses say Ali carried the severed head in a bag after the act. He was quickly arrested by the police and led officers to the site where he left the headless body.

Isaac Adjei, who witnessed the aftermath, said Ali had lived and worked in the area. About two years ago, he started showing signs of mental illness and eventually stopped working at the harbour.

“We never expected this,” Isaac said. “The whole community is in shock. We don’t understand why he did it.”

Ali’s motive remains unknown. However, the police have taken him into custody for further investigation.

The body of the caretaker has been sent to the mortuary as authorities continue their inquiries into the Tema Harbour beheading.