The Kasoa District Police Command in Akweley, Kasoa, has apprehended a 30-year-old man named Kwabena Brenya, a bus driver, in connection with a violent assault involving a wall hammer during a domestic dispute among tenants sharing accommodation.The incident, which occurred on the evening of Monday, August 28, 2023, has resulted in one victim, Edmond Ampomah, being in critical condition.

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Ampomah is currently undergoing treatment at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, where he is displaying signs of neurological damage stemming from the brutal attack.The dispute originated from a disagreement between Edmond Ampomah's wife and Kwabena Brenya, both tenants within the same compound. The dispute centered on improper waste disposal within their shared residence.

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In response to his wife's request, Ampomah rushed home to mediate the escalating dispute. However, the situation escalated beyond expectations.Kwabena Brenya unleashed a ferocious hammer attack, targeting not only Ampomah but also another individual present.The attack was so severe that Ampomah lost consciousness at the scene, prompting immediate transportation to the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, where he remains hospitalized.

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Medical assessments, including scans, have revealed a skull fracture as a result of the vicious assault.The Kasoa District Police Command has taken Kwabena Brenya into custody and is currently conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

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