The Ghana Police Service have arrested 19-year-old Emmanuella Asante for allegedly stabbing her 33-year-old boyfriend, Enoch Abrokwa, to death during a disagreement at Ofankor Barrier in Accra.
The suspect has been remanded into police custody and is expected to reappear in court on November 3, 2026, as investigations continue.
The Police, in a statement issued on October 21, 2026, stated, “1. The Tesano Divisional Police Command is investigating the death of 33-year-old Enoch Abrokwa, who was allegedly stabbed by his 19-year-old girlfriend, Emmanuella Asante, during a misunderstanding at Ofankor Barrier in Accra.
2. Preliminary investigations indicate that on Friday, 9th October 2026, a disagreement ensued between the suspect and the deceased at his business premises. The confrontation allegedly escalated, resulting in the accused person stabbing the deceased in the chest with a piece of broken glass.
3. The deceased was rushed to a hospital at Taifa-Burkina and later referred to the Ridge Hospital, where he underwent surgery for a deep wound that affected his intestines. He, however, died on 14th October 2026 while receiving treatment
4. The accused person was arrested on 10th October 2026 and brought to the Police by the complainant and three others. She reportedly admitted to stabbing the deceased and remains in Police custody as investigations continue
5. The accused, Emmanuella Asante, was put before the court and remanded into Police custody to reappear on 3rd November 2026
6. The Accra Regional Police Command urges the public to resolve disagreements peacefully and refrain from violence. The public is also encouraged to cooperate with the Police as investigations continue and appropriate action is taken in accordance with the law”.
In other news, the Ghana Police Service has disclosed that the husband of Nana Akua Addo, who was arrested over alleged physical, emotional and economic abuse and was expected to appear in court today, has reportedly been hospitalised.
According to the Police, the accused person, Harold Norman, was arrested on 27th August after his wife petitioned the CID over the alleged abuse.
The Police disclosed he was subsequently granted police enquiry bail with two sureties.
His lawyer informed the police that he had been admitted to hospital. DOVVSU officers have since visited the facility to verify the claim and will ensure his appearance after his discharge.
In a statement dated Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the Police stated, “On 20th August 2026, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) received a petition from Rosemond Akua Adobea alleging that her husband had subjected her to physical, emotional and economic abuse,
Preliminary investigations revealed that a case involving the couple had previously been handled by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Lakeside and Ministries Police Stations in July 2026.
Following receipt of the petition, the suspect, Harold Norman, was arrested on 27th August 2026 at his residence to assist with investigations. A caution statement was subsequently obtained from him, and on 29th August, 2026 he was granted a Police enquiry bail with two sureties while investigation continued,
The accused person, due to be put before court today, was, however, his lawyer notified Police that his client had been admitted at the hospital and was therefore unable to appear before the court as had been scheduled.
Investigators from DOVVSU have visited the said hospital to verify the claim and are monitoring the situation to ensure he is arraigned immediately upon discharge from the hospital,
The Criminal Investigation Department is working with the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection to ensure the provision of social welfare services for the victim and the children.
The Ghana Police Service remains committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring that complaints brought before the Service are investigated professionally and fairly”.
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