A tragic incident stemming from a romantic dispute occurred in Mpasatia, located in the Atwima Mponua District of Ghana, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old man on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
The deceased, Emmanuel Somiah, had reportedly visited his girlfriend’s residence, Cynthia Nyarko, around 5 p.m. to retrieve personal items. According to witnesses, Emmanuel encountered another man, identified only as Jeff, who had also come to visit Cynthia. The meeting reportedly sparked a heated altercation that quickly escalated into physical violence.
“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,” a witness stated.
Emmanuel was hurriedly transported on a tricycle to a nearby health facility, but medical personnel declared him dead upon arrival. Authorities have detained Cynthia Nyarko to aid in the ongoing investigation, while a search is underway for Jeff, who is suspected to have fled the scene.
The Atwima Mponua District Police Command has launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the full details of the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
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