Officers from the Central Regional Police Command have arrested a forty-five year old man in connection with the death of his wife in the Gomoa area. A GhanaWeb report states that the arrest followed the discovery of the woman’s body shortly after a domestic dispute occurred between the couple. The identity of the suspect has not been publicly released by official police spokespersons at this time.
A report by Citi Newsroom indicates that neighbors heard the couple arguing before the discovery was made on the property. Adom Online reported that local residents notified the police after witnessing the aftermath of the physical altercation. The Ghana Police Service has not yet issued a formal press statement regarding the specific cause of death as they await a post mortem examination result.
The Central Regional Police have secured the scene of the incident for forensic investigations according to a GhanaWeb report. Authorities have moved the remains of the deceased to a local mortuary for further analysis. Police investigators are currently gathering statements from witnesses and family members to determine if there were previous reports of domestic concerns at the residence.
As of current reporting the suspect remains in police custody while the case is prepared for a court appearance. The Ghana Police Service have indicated that charges will be finalized once the preliminary investigation is complete. All claims regarding the nature of the injuries remain unconfirmed by medical professionals as noted in initial reports by local news outlets.