Adaklu-Tevikpo murder suspect grabbed
The husband of the woman, who was allegedly shot on her farm at Adaklu Tevikpo, in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region, has been arrested in connection with the case.
Kwame Ayew, suspect, was nabbed at Mafi Dzroawodein, in the Ho West District, and handed over to the police at Adaklu Ahunda.
When contacted, Assistant Superintendent of Police Richard Atobrah, Adaklu District Police Commander, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, but declined to make any further comment.
Mr Eli Keti, Assembly Member for Adaklu Kpetsu Electoral Area, also disclosed the arrest to the Ghana News Agency in a telephone interview on Tuesday.
The assembly member said Ayew after his arrest, allegedly confessed that he shot his wife, only called Maama, twice following a misunderstanding between him and the wife over the usage of a hoe.
Mr Keti said the suspect narrated that they had two hoes, one old and the other new, in their house.
According to Ayew, he wanted to use the new hoe whilst the wife insisted on using the same new hoe.
The assembly member said Ayew stated that in the process, he (Ayew) became furious and allegedly shot his wife twice.
Mr Keti said that the suspect claimed that after the incident, he drunk weedicide and also attempted shooting himself with a gun, but all failed.
The assembly member said the suspect stated that he absconded after the incident.
The body of Maama was found with alleged gunshot wounds, on her farm on April 16, this year. —GNA
