Drama In Ghana As Man Slashes Lover’s New Boyfriend’s Face And Hand

A 28-year-old man, identified as Andrews Opoku, has reportedly sustained serious injuries after being attacked with a cutlass by his girlfriend’s former boyfriend at Kwabenakwa in Obuasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana.

The incident reportedly occurred on October 21, 2026, at about 9pm, while Opoku was returning home after visiting his girlfriend, Christiana Tetteh.

According to a police report from the Obuasi Divisional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), the suspect allegedly ambushed Opoku in a dark area and inflicted cuts on his forehead and left palm before fleeing the scene.

The victim reportedly bled heavily following the attack and was immediately rushed to the AGA Hospital for medical attention. However, due to the severity of his injuries, he was later referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi for further treatment.

The suspect, whose identity has not been made public, reportedly escaped after the incident, prompting the police to launch efforts to locate and arrest him.

The police report stated that a medical report form was issued to the complainant on behalf of the victim for endorsement as part of the ongoing investigation.

Authorities also confirmed that efforts were being intensified to apprehend the suspect and bring him in for questioning.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged attack have drawn attention to the violent turn of a reported relationship dispute, while the suspect remains at large as police continue their investigation.