Police probe death of man allegedly stabbed by girlfriend

The Ghana Police Service is investigating the death of a 33-year-old man, Enoch Abrokwa, who was allegedly stabbed by his 19-year-old girlfriend during a disagreement at Ofankor Barrier in Accra.

The Tesano Divisional Police Command is handling the case, according to a statement from the Regional Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service dated 21 October 2026.

The statement said preliminary investigations indicate that a disagreement broke out between the suspect and Mr Abrokwa at his business premises on Friday, 9 October 2026. Police said the confrontation allegedly escalated, with the accused stabbing him in the chest with a piece of broken glass.

Mr Abrokwa was rushed to a hospital at Taifa-Burkina and later referred to the Ridge Hospital in Accra. Police said he underwent surgery there for a deep wound that affected his intestines. He died on 14 October 2026 while receiving treatment.

Suspect arrested and remanded

The statement said the accused, Emmanuella Asante, was arrested on 10 October 2026, the day after the incident. Police said she was brought to them by the complainant and three others. She reportedly admitted to stabbing Mr Abrokwa and remains in police custody as investigations continue.

The police said Ms Asante was put before the court and remanded into police custody. She is due to reappear on 3 November 2026.

The Accra Regional Police Command urged the public to resolve disagreements peacefully and refrain from violence. It also encouraged the public to cooperate with the police as investigations continue and appropriate action is taken in accordance with the law.

The statement was signed by Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region.