A tragic incident has occurred in Abuakwa Asonomaso, Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, Ashanti Region, where a 55-year-old woman, Joyce Boateng, allegedly stabbed her 76-year-old mother, Afia Sarpomaah, to death. The incident took place on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
According to the Assembly member, Isaac Adu Boateng, who confirmed the incident to OTEC FM, the suspect attempted suicide by drinking weedicide after the crime. However, she was apprehended by residents and sent to the hospital for treatment.
Joyce later confessed to the crime and was handed over to the police. The body of the deceased has been deposited at Afari Hospital Mortuary pending investigations.
The shocking incident follows accusations by a pastor that Afia Sarpomaah was a witch, which allegedly led to the fatal stabbing. The community is left in shock and grief over the tragic event.
“The suspect attempted suicide by drinking weedicide after killing her mother. She was however apprehended by some residents and sent to the hospital for treatment,” Isaac Adu Boateng told OTEC FM.
“Joyce was later handed over to the Police and they admitted to committing the crime,” he added.
