The Volta Regional Police Command has initiated a manhunt for a thirty five year old man in connection with the death of his partner at Ho according to a Ghana News Agency report. Local authorities state the suspect fled the scene immediately after the alleged physical assault on the victim.
Police investigators told Citi Newsroom that the incident occurred following a domestic dispute that escalated into violence. Preliminary findings from the Ghana Police Service indicate the victim was found with multiple injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after being discovered.
The deceased has been moved to the Ho Teaching Hospital morgue for a post mortem examination as confirmed by officials in a Joy Online report. Medical staff are expected to determine the exact cause of death to assist in the formal filing of charges once the suspect is in custody.
Security agencies have alerted border checkpoints and neighboring districts to prevent the suspect from leaving the region. Ghana News Agency reports that the police are appealing to the public for any information regarding the current location of the accused individual.
The identity of the suspect and the victim are being withheld pending formal notification of all immediate family members. Graphic Online reports that community members in Ho have expressed shock over the incident as the investigation continues.