The victim received multiple slashes in his head, neck, shoulder, and elbow which resulted in cutting off his left hand, left foot, and left ear.
The neighbors upon hearing him shouting for help rushed to the scene to rescue him and was later sent to the hospital for treatment.
The suspect, 32-year-old Kwaku Nyankomago who is currently in police custody at Nyankumase Ahenkro is said to have been tormenting the lives of residents with objects on different occasions.
Police intelligence operation led to the arrest of the suspect who absconded from the community and hid in the bush immediately after the incident.
An investigation conducted by Oyerepa TV/FM Reporter Wofa Sammy revealed that the victim returned from the farm around 3:30 pm on 14th January 2022 and met the suspect roasting yam in an oven at their compound.
An investigation conducted by Oyerepa TV/FM Reporter Wofa Sammy revealed that the victim returned from the farm around 3:30 pm on January 14, 2022, and met the suspect roasting yams in an oven at their compound.
The victim extended greetings to the suspect, but he refused to respond. After waiting for some time, the victim entered his room to change his farm gear.
The suspect, without any provocation, pulled up a well-sharpened cutlass, proceeded to his father’s room, inflicted injuries on him, and took to his heels, but was later arrested and detained by the police.