A 35-year-old man, identified as Johnathan Baisie, has been arrested by police at Agona Abodom in the Agona West District of the Central Region for allegedly chopping off his brother’s left wrist during a violent altercation.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Agona Abodom.
Information gathered indicates that the two brothers had been struggling with mental health challenges for some time.
Speaking to Adom News, the Assembly Member for the Agona Abodom Electoral Area, Alex Donkor, said the suspect and the victim got into a heated argument before the situation escalated into violence.
According to him, Johnathan Baisie, popularly known in the area as “Bra Baisie,” allegedly picked up a cutlass during the confrontation and severed his brother’s left hand.
The victim was rushed to the Agona Swedru Government Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Meanwhile, the suspect is in police custody assisting with investigations.
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