Fisherman remanded for assaulting woman
NII Baah Afful, a 29-year-old fisherman, has been remanded by the Accra-based Gender Violence Court, for his alleged involvement in an assault case.
The Accra Regional Police Command arrested Afful after a viral video showed him assaulting Francisca Aryee, a 21-year-old woman carrying an eight-month-old baby.
A statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng of the Public Affairs Directorate, Greater Accra Region, on Wednesday confirmed that investigations and revealed that Afful and Aryee shared a home with their two children.
The incident occurred at Korle Gonno, following a misunderstanding between the couple.
Aryee had attempted to leave for her mother’s house, but was pursued to stay, and she was assaulted.
The statement further disclosed that Afful was in custody as investigations continued, and that Aryee was receiving medical care and counselling.
Afful will reappear in court on April 9, 2025. —GNA
