A 30-year-old man is in police custody in Ghana after allegedly hacking his girlfriend to death with a machete following a dispute over s*xual intimacy. The brutal incident occurred at Yamoah Nkwanta in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region.
Details of the Tragic Night
The suspect, identified as Moses and a resident of Oboman in the Ga South Municipality, had visited his girlfriend, known as Sister Yaa, on the night of Wednesday, January 7, 2025, intending to spend the night with her. Reports indicate that a violent misunderstanding erupted between the couple when the deceased woman refused his advances for s*x.
Enraged by the denial, Moses allegedly attacked Sister Yaa with a machete, inflicting severe wounds. He then dragged her out of her room and smashed her head with a concrete block, killing her instantly. The attack was so vicious that it left no chance for survival.
Community Leader Reports, Police Swiftly Act
The Chief of Awutu Yamoah Nkwanta, Nai Achiene Acheampong Kuma, who also serves as the Ogyahene of the Awutu Traditional Council, played a pivotal role in the case. Upon learning of the gruesome event, he personally reported the incident to the authorities.
His prompt action led to the swift arrest of the suspect by police officers from Yamoah Nkwanta. Moses was subsequently handed over to the Awutu Ofaakor District Police Command for further investigation and processing. The police response highlights the importance of community leadership in aiding law enforcement.
Aftermath and Ongoing Procedures
The body of the victim, Sister Yaa, has been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy. Authorities are currently making concerted efforts to locate and inform her family about the tragic loss.
This horrific event has sent shockwaves through the Yamoah Nkwanta community and serves as a grim reminder of the extreme dangers of gender-based violence. It underscores the urgent need for continued advocacy and legal action against domestic brutality.
