Akim Oda (E/R), June 22, GNA - The Akim Oda Magistrate Court in the Birim Municipality has sentenced Kwabena Obeng, a farmer to 12 months pri son term for whipping his relative, Madam Ama Owusuaa with a stick. Obeng who pleaded guilty to two counts of assault, was also ordered by the court, presided over by Mr Albert Owusu Annor, to pay GH¢200.00 as compensation to Madam Owusuaa. The court held that at about 1520 hours on May 30, Obeng without provocation subjected Madam Owusuaa to severe strokes at her buttocks wit h a stick, until she was whisked away by her co-tenants. She reported the matter to the Police who issued a medical form to h er. On June 1, Obeng who absconded after the assault, resurfaced and attacked the victim the second time, leading to his arrest.
Akim Oda (E/R), June 22, GNA - The Akim Oda Magistrate Court in the Birim Municipality has sentenced Kwabena Obeng, a farmer to 12 months pri son term for whipping his relative, Madam Ama Owusuaa with a stick. Obeng who pleaded guilty to two counts of assault, was also ordered by the court, presided over by Mr Albert Owusu Annor, to pay GH¢200.00 as compensation to Madam Owusuaa. The court held that at about 1520 hours on May 30, Obeng without provocation subjected Madam Owusuaa to severe strokes at her buttocks wit h a stick, until she was whisked away by her co-tenants. She reported the matter to the Police who issued a medical form to h er. On June 1, Obeng who absconded after the assault, resurfaced and attacked the victim the second time, leading to his arrest.
