The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old woman for allegedly stabbing her ex-boyfriend and burning his belongings in Sowutuom in the Greater Accra Region.
Police in preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect, Augustina Adoma, visited her former boyfriend, Emmanuel Otabil, a 30-year-old driver, unannounced on the morning of Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Adoma, upon seeing Otabil with another woman, allegedly poured a bucket of water on them and took his Samsung mobile phone before leaving, a news brief by Superintendent of Police Ms Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs at the Accra Regional Police Command said.
Later that day, at about 1600 hours, she reportedly returned to Otabil’s residence.
In another development, the Ghana Police Service has arrested Malcom Fraizer, also known as Nii Djan, in connection with the fatal murder that escalated into a violent confrontation.
The arrest, carried out on July 1, 2025, was made possible through coordinated police intelligence and the circulation of a video clip related to the incident, which surfaced online.
The development highlights the increasing role of digital evidence and social media in modern criminal investigations.
According to preliminary police findings, the incident occurred on April 1, 2025. During interrogation, Fraizer reportedly confessed to engaging in a physical altercation with the victim.
He told investigators his actions were motivated by a personal grievance—allegedly discovering that the deceased was in a relationship with his ex-wife.
Malcom Fraizer is currently in police custody and assisting with ongoing investigations.
Under Ghanaian law, murder is a capital offence, punishable by life imprisonment or, in rare cases, the death penalty—though a de facto moratorium on executions has been in place for years. The charge falls under the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The tragic incident sheds light on the emotional volatility and danger often associated with domestic disputes. While data for 2025 is still being compiled, past records show that domestic violence remains a persistent issue in Ghana, affecting individuals and families across all socio-economic backgrounds.
The swift and intelligence-led arrest by the Ghana Police Service underscores its growing capacity to leverage technology in fighting crime.
But beyond the operational success, this case serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of unresolved personal conflicts—and the urgent need to foster peaceful, lawful means of addressing domestic disputes.
As investigations continue, the nation awaits further details about the confrontation and the justice process ahead.
