The Western Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old farmer, Emmanuel Kwofie, who was captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting his wife, Diana Mensah, 25, at Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region.
According to a press release issued by the Western Regional Police Command on October 13, 2026, the suspect was arrested on October 12 at about 7:00 p.m. at Agona Nkwanta.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the suspect, a native of Dixcove, is married to the victim, who deals in second-hand clothing. The couple reportedly live together at Domeabra in the Agona Nkwanta Municipality.
Police said the incident occurred on October 8, 2026, when the suspect allegedly accused his wife of having an extramarital affair and subjected her to severe physical assault, as captured in the viral video.
The victim was reportedly rescued by a good Samaritan and taken to the Agona Nkwanta Polyclinic, where she received treatment and was subsequently discharged.
The suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to be put before the court, according to the police statement.
The release was signed by Chief Superintendent of Police Olivia Et Adiku, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Regional Police Command.
By: Bernard Mensah
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