A 55-year-old man named Benjamin Okyere has been taken into custody by police for allegedly setting fire to his girlfriend, Ante Aggie, and her two children in Tanoso, Kwadaso Municipality, Ashanti.
The incident occurred on October 5, 2024, when Mr Okyere reportedly doused the room with fuel and ignited it while the family was sleeping.
According to Assembly Member Hon. Aron Nandie, Okyere had requested Aggie to send her children away to create privacy in their shared single room, a request she refused.
This denial escalated tensions between the couple.
In an interview with OTEC News Reporter Jacob Agyenim Boateng, Hon. Nandie described Okyere’s demands as unreasonable.
Mr Okyere’s frustration reportedly grew from Aggie’s refusal, leading him to threaten, to deal with her.
He stated, “He wanted the woman to sack her children from the single room they shared, but she refused. This led to a rift between them.The woman’s refusal to heed Okyere’s advice reportedly agitated him, and he threatened to deal with her. True to his words, Okyere allegedly set the room ablaze”.
Fortunately, Aggie and her children managed to escape with burns and are currently receiving medical care.
Hon. Nandie expressed his shock and condemnation of Okyere’s actions, emphasizing, “It’s unacceptable for someone who claims to be a pastor to engage in such heinous acts.”
After going into hiding, Okyere was apprehended at Apatrapa and is now assisting authorities with their investigation at Abuakwa Police Station.
The community is in disbelief over the incident, with many demanding justice. As the investigation continues, residents are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of Aggie and her children.
Fortunately, Aggie and her children managed to escape with burns and are currently receiving medical care.
Hon. Nandie expressed his shock and condemnation of Okyere’s actions, emphasizing, “It’s unacceptable for someone who claims to be a pastor to engage in such heinous acts.”
After going into hiding, Okyere was apprehended at Apatrapa and is now assisting authorities with their investigation at Abuakwa Police Station.
The community is in disbelief over the incident, with many demanding justice. As the investigation continues, residents are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of Aggie and her children.