Residents in Dunkwa-on-Offin, in the Upper Denkyira East District, has witnessed a tragic event where a 30-year-old man, identified as Samuel Mensah, has ended the life of his girlfriend, Gifty.

The horrifying act occurred amidst a heated argument between the couple, during which Gifty expressed her desire to terminate the relationship.

Both Samuel and Gifty hailed from Wassa in the Western Region and had been cohabiting in Dunkwa-on-Offin as partners for several years.

Regrettably, the altercation culminated in a fatal outcome when Samuel allegedly lured Gifty into an unfinished building and mercilessly attacked her with a cutlass, causing injuries that proved fatal.

The shocking scene was discovered by concerned residents, who acted swiftly to apprehend Samuel. He currently remains in Police custody, pending further investigation and legal procedures.

A witness who recounted the incident to the media stated that, "The tragic incident took place in an uncompleted building. I was at home when I noticed Samuel persuading his girlfriend to follow him there. Soon after, I heard cries of distress, prompting me to rush to the location, only to find the young woman lying in a pool of blood."

"At first, I thought it was a botched robbery, but to my dismay, I later learned that it was the girlfriend's own partner who committed the heinous act. I tried to apprehend him, but unfortunately, I couldn't find anyone willing to assist. However, I explained the situation to other members of the community, who eventually took action and apprehended the suspect."

This tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning, grappling with the loss of a young life and the brutality of the crime that took place among a couple who were known to live together.