A resident of Mpasaso in the Ahafo Region, identified as Akwasi Brefo, allegedly committed a heinous act by taking the life of his wife, Janet Yobo. D

Subsequently, he attempted suicide but was unsuccessful.

The incident reportedly occurred on May 22, 2023, while the couple was engaged in farm work, as documented in a police report referenced by the newspaper.

According to a report from the DailyGuide newspaper, the accused fatally struck his wife on the head with a farming tool while they were working on their farm, resulting in her tragic demise.

Fearing the consequences of his actions, the report states that Brefo consumed a liquid substance, suspected to be weedicide, in an effort to take his own life.

"On 22/05/2023 about 1100hrs it was reported that Janet Yobo, now deceased, went to the farm with her husband, suspect Akwasi Brefo to work but she was later killed in the farm by her said husband in the Mpasaso forest.

“Police proceeded to the scene of crime about 5km from Mpasaso town where the lifeless body of deceased Janet Yobo was found lying on her left side in a pool of blood, wearing a cream shirt over a white trouser with green cloth across her chest.

"Examination on the body revealed a deep cut at the back of her head," parts of the report is quoted by DailyGuide.

The report also indicated that the victim was taken to the Mpasaso Health Center by the police, where she was confirmed dead.

The mortal remains of the victim has been taken to the Plus Lab Mortuary, Mankranso, for preservation and autopsy.

It added that the accused person is at the Mankranso Government Hospital receiving treatment after his failed suicide attempt.