A 62-year-old woman has died after being attacked with a cutlass in a community within the Ashanti Region, prompting police to begin investigations into the incident. The victim suffered severe injuries during the assault and was rushed to a nearby health facility, where she was pronounced dead. (ghanaweb.com
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According to reports, the incident took place in the Ejura area, where the elderly woman was allegedly ambushed by an unknown assailant. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and residents say they were shocked by the sudden and brutal nature of the assault.
Following the attack, officers from the Ghana Police Service were notified and visited the scene to begin initial inquiries. Police have taken statements from neighbours and witnesses as part of efforts to identify the person responsible and understand the circumstances that led to the fatal confrontation.
The victim’s body was conveyed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and assist with the ongoing investigation.
Local community members have expressed grief and concern over the killing, calling on authorities to swiftly arrest those involved to prevent further incidents. Traditional leaders in the area also urged peace and cooperation with security personnel as the probe continues.
Police are asking anyone with information related to the attack to come forward and assist the investigation. Updates are expected as detectives work to establish a clear sequence of events and identify suspects linked to the crime.
