A 40-year-old farmer identified as Auntie Esi, a charcoal producer, has allegedly murdered her husband, Kweku Blankson.
According to reports, a domestic dispute spiralled out of control, leading to the wife butchering the husband.
The information gathered suggests the couple had a bitter quarrel over the finances of their joint charcoal business.
The wife accused the husband of withholding profits from recent sales, sparking heated arguments.
Reports suggest that while the husband was asleep, Esi allegedly retrieved a sharpened cutlass from their kitchen and attacked him.
A resident identified as Isaac Panyin Mensah revealed that Kweku Blankson was left in a pool of blood after sustaining multiple deep wounds.
He was rushed to the first Mankessim Hospital, but due to severe blood loss, he was referred to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
In related murder news, the Ghana Police Service has declared 30-year-old soldier Prince Krah wanted over the murder of a fuel tanker driver and his pregnant partner in Golf City on May 1, 2026.
According to the Police statement, the soldier reportedly lived with the victims, 45-year-old Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri and 22-year-old Mary Anim, who were found dead with multiple machete wounds.
They detailed that Ebenezer Obri was reportedly last seen with the suspect, Krah, on the night of 30th April, and a warrant for his arrest has been issued by the Kpone Magistrate Court.
The Police statement revealed that the military officer is currently in hiding and may be in Kakusunanka or the Kamina Barracks in Tamale, placing a GH¢100,000 reward for anyone who offers credible information leading to his arrest.
In a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department on May 6, 2026, read, “The Ghana Police Service has declared suspect Prince Krah, aged about 30, wanted in connection with the murder of two persons at Saki, near Tema Golf City, on 1st May 2026.
Police investigations indicate that suspect Prince Krah had been living in a chamber and hall apartment with a couple, Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri, aged about 45, and Mary Anim, aged about 22, who were both found dead in their room with multiple machete wounds.
The male victim was last seen in the company of suspect Prince Krah on the night of 30th April 2026. A warrant for his arrest was issued by the Kpone Magistrate Court on 4th May 2026.
Prince Krah is described as dark in complexion, about 5.7 feet tall, and of stout build. He was last seen wearing a Lacoste shirt and jeans trousers. The suspect, who is said to be a military officer, has since gone into hiding. Information gathered suggests he may be within the Kakusunanka or Kamina Barracks in Tamale.
A reward of GHe100,000.00 is being offered for credible information leading to his arrest. Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest Police station or call 191 or 112”.