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Adansi Nyakumase: Man attempts suicide after shooting wife for denying him sex

Charles Soglo, 31, from Adansi Nyakumase in the Ashanti Region attempted suicide after shooting Doris Amoah, 21, who survived the incident.

According to reports, the man who is a farmer in Ghana has been hospitalised with gunshot wounds following the incident.

He had also attempted to take his own life after shooting his wife.

Takyi Adansi Fomena District Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Yaw Ohene, confirmed the incident to AdomNews correspondent, Isaac Normanyo.

“Charles Soglo shot his hands and lost two of his fingers and shot his chest. His wife had been transported to the hospital when a team of officers got to the scene. The officers then transported the suspect to the hospital,” he added.

Chief Supt Ohene noted that Doris Amoah was rushed to New Edubiase Government Hospital and is responding to treatment.

Also, the suspect has been admitted at the Saint Benito Mini Hospital at Adansi Dompoase and is receiving treatment under strict surveillance.

He also confirmed that Police have retrieved the single barrel gun used in committing the crime, and that Charles Soglo will be arraigned following his treatment.

Attah Aaron

Attah Aaron has spent over six years with Idoma Voice. He writes on religion and health.

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