A 55-year-old woman, Joyce Boateng, allegedly stabbed her 76-year-old mother, Afia Sarpomaah, to death in Abuakwa Asonomaso, Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, Ashanti Region, following accusations by a pastor that Afia Sarpomaah was a witch.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
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The Assembly member who confirmed the event to Kumasi-based OTEC FM, Isaac Adu Boateng, stated that Joyce attempted suicide by drinking weedicide after killing her mother.
However, residents apprehended her and took her to the hospital for treatment.
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Joyce was later handed over to the police, where she admitted to committing the crime.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at Afari Hospital Mortuary pending investigations.