As reported by myjoyonline.com on December 24, 2023, the Director of the Narcotics Control Commission, Kenneth Adu Amanfoh, allegedly inflicted a deep cut to his estranged wife’s hand in Kwadaso Estate, a suburb of Kumasi, during an attempt to forcefully take his children from her.
During the incident, a bystander intervened and rescued the woman and her children, who subsequently sought refuge in a nearby church.
Recounting the ordeal to Luv News, Mrs. Adu Amanfoh detailed the moment when a black Landcruiser intercepted her car, and armed men compelled her to exit the vehicle and forced her to the ground.
“The four men were all armed, wearing desert security camouflage uniforms, with face masks. They carried pistols and a rifle. It was when Kenneth stepped out that I identified him as my husband.
“They ordered me to get out of the car. When I got out, one of the armed men sat in my car and ordered the children to get out of my car but they said no. He ordered them to get into the Landcruiser but they declined and started crying,” she told JoyNews in the interview.
The armed individuals reportedly tried to separate the children from their mother, creating a chaotic scene that attracted a crowd.
In the midst of the turmoil, Kwame Fosu Appiah, a concerned resident, voiced his disapproval, emphasizing the emotional distress inflicted on the children.
Appiah is said to have confronted Amanfoh, challenging the morality of his actions and urging him to reconsider.
After the exchange, Amanfoh allegedly instructed his men to withdraw, taking Mrs. Amanfo’s phone in the process. Unfortunately, she sustained a cut to her palm during the altercation.
The Director of NACOC and his wife have been living separately for a decade, with Mrs. Amanfo asserting that she has been the sole caregiver for their children during this time.
Recent custody demands by Amanfoh culminated in an attempt on Sunday to forcibly take the children, leaving the 12 and 11-year-olds shaken.
In response to the incident, Mrs. Adu Amanfoh has officially lodged a complaint with the Central Police in Kumasi, who have confirmed an ongoing investigation into the matter.