Police have launched a manhunt for a 30-year-old man following an alleged cutlass attack on his father-in-law at Agona Bobikuma in the Agona West Municipal Assembly of the Central Region.
The suspect has been identified as Kwabina Kwakwa. According to preliminary information gathered by police and local reporters, the incident is believed to have stemmed from a domestic dispute linked to the breakdown of the suspect’s marriage.
Sources familiar with the case say tensions had been building between Kwakwa and his wife following unresolved misunderstandings. The disagreement is said to have escalated, drawing in members of the woman’s family. During the confrontation, the suspect is alleged to have attacked his father-in-law with a cutlass.
The victim sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a medical facility, where he remains in critical condition. Health officials have not released further details about his condition.
Eyewitness accounts reported by Ghone News indicate that the injuries inflicted were serious, prompting alarm among residents who witnessed the aftermath of the attack. Community members have expressed shock and concern over the violence, describing the incident as a major disruption to the peace of the area.
Police say the suspect fled immediately after the attack. He has since been declared wanted, and efforts are underway to locate and arrest him to assist with investigations and face the law.
Authorities have appealed to the public to remain calm and to provide any credible information that could lead to the suspect’s arrest. Police say investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
As of the time of reporting, no arrests have been made. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction