A 65-year-old farmer is battling for his life at Tumfokro in the Assin South District of the Central Region following machete wounds inflicted on him by his son, who is mentally ill.
The victim, Daniel Nsowah, is currently receiving treatment at the Abura-Dunkwa District Hospital.
Upon hearing screams for help, the neighbours rushed to the scene only to find the victim in a pool of blood with his left hand, left foot, and left ear chopped off. He also had deep cuts on other parts of his body.
He was then rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The suspect, 32-year-old Kwaku Nyankomago, is said to have been tormenting the lives of residents with weapons on different occasions.
According to an eyewitness, the victim returned from his farm at about 3:30 pm on Saturday, 14th January 2023, and met the suspect roasting yam on their compound.
The victim then greeted the suspect, but he refused to respond, and after waiting for some time, the victim entered his room to change his farming clothes.
The unprovoked suspect pulled up a well-sharpened machete, proceeded to his father’s room, inflicted multiple wounds on him, and took to his heels.
However, a police intelligence operation led to the arrest of the suspect, who had absconded from the community and hid in a bush immediately after the incident.
The suspect is currently in police custody at Nyankumase Ahenkro.