A man is currently on the run after he allegedly cut off the left arm of his girlfriend over allegations of infidelity.
A brother to the victim who has not been identified reported the incident to the police.
Police in the Eastern region of Ghana have launched a manhunt to arrest the fleeing suspect, Joseph Tei who committed the atrocious act in Suhum on Saturday, June 10, 2017.
According to reports, health officials have stated that the victim is currently at the Suhum Government Hospital where she is said to be responding to treatment.
The Eastern Regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ebenezer, who confirmed the incident has appealed to the general public, especially around Suhum to volunteer information that will lead to the arrest of the suspect but could also not describe how the assault came about.
He said: “We are looking for a suspect. We have declared him wanted because he severed the left hand of his girlfriend.”
