Abena Kyere, an 85-year-old lady accused of witchcraft, was stabbed with a machete at Enyan Ankukrom in the Central Region’s Ajumako Enyan Essiam District.
According to information acquired, the victim’s neighbor, Adwoa Adensa, 55, accused her of being a witch and being responsible for the murder of her [accuser’s] son several years ago.
According to reports, the offender attacked the victim’s home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, and began slashing her with a machete without provocation until several family members ran to her aid.
The victim, who was found in a pool of blood, was taken to the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District Hospital for treatment, while the culprit fled.
The Ajumako Enyan Essiam District Police Command, in partnership with the Breman Nkwantanum Police Command, has launched a manhunt to apprehend the culprit.
In an interview with Kasapa News, Yaw Boagyan, a victim’s family member, urged the police to fully investigate the incident and bring the suspect to justice.