Husband inflicts cutlass wounds on pregnant wife

Mesuna Adiza, who is seven months pregnant, is battling for her life as her husband has inflicted cutlass wounds on her at Banda in the Krachi Nchumuru District of the Oti Region.

The victim was rushed to the Banda Health emergency room for medical treatment.

Ibrahim Anas, the suspect, has been apprehended and handed over to the police for further investigation.

John Mpoebi Nteleye, the Assembly Member of Donwieso West Electoral Area, confirmed the sad incident to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), as the cause of the incident is yet to be known.

The Assemblyman explained that the victim sustained multiple deep cuts on her forehead, hands, mouth, shoulder, and stomach.

Godfred Atsu Kpodo, physician assistant at the Banda Health Centre, when contacted, said the victim was responding to treatment after the multiple machete wounds.

The police have not yet provided any information on the incident when contacted.