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A dispute over matters of the heart has ended in tragedy at Mpasatia in the Atwima Mponua District, where a 36-year-old man was killed during a confrontation on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
The victim, identified as Emmanuel Somiah, is said to have visited the home of his girlfriend, Cynthia Nyarko, at about 5 p.m. to retrieve some personal belongings.
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According to eyewitnesses, Emmanuel unexpectedly encountered another man, known only as Jeff, who had also come to see Cynthia. Their meeting allegedly led to a heated exchange that soon spiralled into a physical altercation.
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“We heard shouting and sounds of a scuffle from the house, but it went quiet shortly after. When I entered, I saw Emmanuel lying motionless. Cynthia claimed she didn’t know what had happened,” one witness recounted.
Heartbreak
Emmanuel was hurriedly transported on a tricycle to a nearby health centre but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police have since taken Cynthia Nyarko into custody to assist with investigations, while a search has been launched for Jeff, who is believed to have fled the scene.
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The Atwima Mponua District Police Command has assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway to uncover the full circumstances of the tragic incident.