A 60-year-old man, Oboy, has been arrested by the Konongo District Police Command for the alleged murder of his 56-year-old wife, Mercy Durowaa, at Konongo Zongo.
The shocking incident has stunned the community and prompted swift police action.
According to sources close to the case, Oboy and his wife had returned to Ghana from Italy, where he had previously worked before encountering mental health challenges.
These difficulties reportedly compelled the couple to relocate back to their homeland.
Police suspicions suggest that a tragic altercation ensued between Oboy and Mercy Durowaa, resulting in Oboy allegedly pushing his wife, causing her to hit her head on the floor fatally.
Reports indicate that following the incident, Oboy contacted their children who reside abroad to inform them of the devastating event.
Deeply concerned, the children promptly alerted relatives in Konongo, who in turn notified local authorities.
Upon arriving at the scene on Thursday morning, June 20 relatives and law enforcement discovered Mercy Durowaa lying in a pool of blood within their residence.
The community has been left in shock and mourning over the loss of Mercy Durowaa. Meanwhile, Oboy remains in police custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
The Konongo District Police Command has yet to release an official statement on the matter.
However, residents are urging for a thorough investigation to uncover the full details of what led to this heartbreaking incident.
The Konongo District Police Command in the Ashanti Region has arrested a 60-year-old man, identified only as Oboy, for allegedly murd£ring his 56-year-old wife, Mercy Durowaa, at Konongo Zongo.
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