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Man drinks weedicide to kill himself after murdering wife

According to a DailyGuide newspaper report, the accused person struck his wife on the head with a farm implement as they were farming, which caused her death.

The report indicated that, Brefo, the accused, fearing the repercussions of his actions, drank a liquid substance, suspected to be weedicide, to take his life but failed.

A police report cited by the newspaper indicated that the incident happened on May 22, 2023, when the couple went to the farm.

“On 22/05/2023 about 1100hrs it was reported that Janet Yobo, now deceased, went to the farm with her husband, suspect Akwasi Brefo to work but she was later killed in the farm by her said husband in the Mpasaso forest.

“Police proceeded to the scene of crime about 5km from Mpasaso town where the lifeless body of deceased Janet Yobo was found lying on her left side in a pool of blood, wearing a cream shirt over a white trouser with green cloth across her chest.

“Examination on the body revealed a deep cut at the back of her head,” parts of the report is quoted by DailyGuide.

The report also indicated that the victim was taken to the Mpasaso Health Center by the police, where she was confirmed dead.

The mortal remains of the victim has been taken to the Plus Lab Mortuary, Mankranso, for preservation and autopsy.

It added that the accused person is at the Mankranso Government Hospital receiving treatment after his failed suicide attempt.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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