A fetish priest named Cudjoe Hlolary faces charges for the violent death of Joyce Akua Amponmaa. The alleged murder took place in the Central Region.
Hlolary has told police that he experiences spiritual trances. During these trances, he claims to feel a strong urge to behead people.
He stated that this urge is uncontrollable when he is under spiritual possession. This is his explanation for the alleged killing.
The victim, Joyce Akua Amponmaa, was 41 years old at the time of her death.
Authorities are investigating Hlolary's claims as part of the murder investigation.
The Ghana Police Service is handling the ongoing case.
Further details about the investigation will be released as they become available.