The Agona Nkwanta District Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old farmer, Emmanuel Kwofie, who was captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting his wife, Diana Mensah, 25, in the Western Region.
In a statement dated Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the Western Regional Police Command said the suspect was arrested at Agona Nkwanta at about 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12.
“The Agona Nkwanta District Police Command has arrested suspect Emmanuel Kwofie, who was seen in a viral video assaulting, victim Diana Mensah, aged 25.”
The statement identified Mr. Kwofie as a farmer and a native of Dixcove. It said preliminary investigations had established that he and the victim were married and lived together at Domeabra in the Agona Nkwanta Municipality.
“Police preliminary investigation has revealed that, suspect Emmanuel Kwofie a farmer aged 30 years is married to the victim who deals in second hand clothings and both live together at Domeabra in Agona Nkwanta Municipality.”
The alleged assault reportedly occurred on October 8, 2026, after the suspect accused his wife of having an extra-marital affair.
“On 08 October 2026, suspect accused Diana of having extra marital affair and subjected her to severe beating as seen in the video.”
Madam Mensah was rescued by a Good Samaritan and taken to a health facility for treatment.
“Victim was rescued by a good Samaritan and sent to Agona Nkwanta Polyclinic where she was treated and discharged.”
The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to appear before court.
“Meanwhile Suspect Emmanuel Kwofie is currently in police custody and would be put before court.”
