A 45-year-old man has been arrested by police following the alleged killing of his wife at Asikumah-Enyikpodzi in the early hours of Wednesday.
The deceased, identified by residents as Lydia, was allegedly killed by her husband, identified as Dodzi, in an incident that has left the community in shock.
According to residents, the man allegedly attacked his wife and subsequently decapitated her.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and police are investigating the case to establish what led to the killing.
Residents told authorities that the suspect has a history of mental health challenges and had previously received treatment. However, this information has not been independently verified and police have not publicly established a link between the reported history and the alleged killing.
The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident and remains in police custody as investigations continue.
Police officers subsequently conveyed the deceased’s body to the Akosombo Government Hospital, where it is expected to be preserved pending an autopsy.
The autopsy is expected to form part of the investigative process as police work to establish the precise circumstances and cause of death.
The incident has triggered shock and concern among residents, with some community members calling for stronger access to mental health services and early intervention for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Police are continuing their investigations and are expected to provide further details as the case progresses.
