Man arrested for beating wife to death

Nyinahin (Ash), Sept 5, GNA - A 45-year-old drinking bar operator at Nyinahin in the Atwima-Mponua District of Ashanti has been arrested by the police for allegedly beating his wife, resulting in her death. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Samuel Alordey, Nyinahin District Police Commander, told the Ghana News Agency at Nyinahin that Komfo Kwame Brobbey and his 36-year-old wife, Adwoa Gyansa, attended a funeral on August 25.

He said Brobbey, who returned home drunk, started beating his wife without any provocation.

The court heard that the woman became unconscious and died later.