Ofankor: Police probe 33-year-old man’s death as girlfriend reportedly admits stabbing

The Tesano Divisional Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a 33-year-old man at Ofankor Barrier in Accra after his 19-year-old girlfriend reportedly admitted to stabbing him during a disagreement.

The suspect, Emmanuella Asante, is currently in police custody over the death of her boyfriend, Enoch Abrokwa, who succumbed to his injuries on October 14, 2026, five days after the alleged incident.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 21, the Accra Regional Police Command disclosed that preliminary investigations had established that the incident occurred on Friday, October 9, at the deceased’s business premises.

According to the police, a misunderstanding between the couple allegedly escalated into a violent confrontation, during which Asante reportedly stabbed Abrokwa in the chest with a piece of broken glass.

“The confrontation allegedly escalated, resulting in the accused person stabbing the deceased in the chest with a piece of broken glass,” the statement said.

Following the incident, Abrokwa was rushed to a hospital at Taifa-Burkina for medical attention before being transferred to the Ridge Hospital.

He underwent surgery for a deep wound that affected his intestines but died while receiving treatment.

“He, however, died on 14th October 2026 while receiving treatment,” the police disclosed.

The police indicated that Asante was arrested on October 10, a day after the incident, and subsequently brought to the police by the complainant and three other individuals.

“The accused person was arrested on 10th October 2026 and brought to the Police by the complainant and three others,” the statement said.

According to the command, the suspect reportedly admitted to stabbing the deceased and remains in custody as investigators work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Asante has since been arraigned before a court and remanded into police custody. She is expected to reappear on November 3, 2026.

The police have not disclosed what triggered the disagreement between the couple or provided further details about the circumstances leading to the alleged stabbing.

Meanwhile, the Accra Regional Police Command has urged members of the public to avoid resorting to violence when resolving disagreements.

“The Accra Regional Police Command urges the public to resolve disagreements peacefully and refrain from violence,” the statement said.

It further appealed for cooperation with investigators to ensure that the case is thoroughly investigated.

“The public is also encouraged to cooperate with the Police as investigations continue and appropriate action is taken in accordance with the law,” the command added.

Investigations remain ongoing, and the allegations against the suspect have yet to be determined by a court.