Police Arrest Farmer For Assaulting Wife In Viral Video
The Agona Nkwanta District Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old farmer who is seen in a viral video assaulting his wife, 25. Emmanuel Kwofie accused Diana Mensah of infidelity thus subjected her to severe beating that was captured in the video in a release signed by Chief Supt Olivia E.T Adiku, Public Affairs Unit of the Western Regional Police Service dated 13th October, 2026.
According to the police statement dated October 13, 2026, the suspect was arrested by the Agona Nkwanta District Police Command at about 7:00 p.m. on October 12 at Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, a native of Dixcove, is married to the victim, who sells second-hand clothing. The couple reportedly live together at Domeabra in the Agona Nkwanta Municipality.
The statement signed by the Head of the Western Regional Police Command’s Public Affairs Unit said on October 8, 2026, the suspect accused his wife Diana Mensah of having an extramarital affair and subjected her to severe beating as seen in the video. The victim was rescued by a Good Samaritan and taken to the Agona Nkwanta Polyclinic for medical attention.
She was treated and discharged after examination at the facility. Police said the viral video sparked public outrage after showing the farmer mercilessly beating his wife, prompting swift action by the Agona Nkwanta District Police Command to locate and apprehend him.
The suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to be put before court. The police said they remain committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and urged the public to report such cases promptly. Today is Wednesday, 14th October, 2026.
The Western Regional Police Command has reiterated its zero tolerance for gender-based violence and called on community members to assist in combating domestic abuse. Investigations continue to determine appropriate charges under the Domestic Violence Act.
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