Palm Wine Tapper Arrested for Allegedly Setting Girlfriend’s Family Home Ablaze, Killing Three
A 23-year-old palm wine tapper has been arrested by police at Bibiani Subrinkwanta for allegedly setting his girlfriend’s family home on fire, resulting in the deaths of three people.
The suspect, identified as Numatekpor Kwaku, also known as “On God,” is accused of carrying out the attack following a dispute with his girlfriend’s family.
The victims have been named as 19-year-old Benedicta Cudjoe, a student of Queen Senior High School, her 59-year-old mother, Mary Oppong Andoh, and 21-year-old Dora Adoma Cudjoe.
According to residents, tensions had been escalating after the family warned the suspect to stay away from Benedicta, citing her status as a student and their disapproval of the relationship.
The suspect is reported to have issued threats to burn down the house if the family refused to allow him to marry her. Authorities say the threat was allegedly carried out, leading to the fatal blaze.
Police have since taken the suspect into custody, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The tragic event has left the community in shock, with calls for justice and strengthened measures to address domestic-related violence.
