A 43-year-old woman named Esi Affumwaa has been arrested by the police in Assin Wurakese Camp, situated in the Assin Foso Municipality of the Central Region. She is accused of biting a customer’s testicles during a violent altercation. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Wednesday and resulted in 36-year-old farmer Osman being hospitalized with serious injuries.
According to Osman, the dispute began when he purchased a cigarette for GH₵1.20 from Affumwaa’s drinking spot. He initially paid GH₵1, promising to settle the remaining 20 pesewas later. The next day, he returned to the drinking spot, intending to buy another cigarette and settle his outstanding debt. He handed GH₵5 to Affumwaa, assuming the debt would be deducted.
However, when he later attempted to make another purchase, Affumwaa confronted him, demanding the 20 pesewas, which led to a heated argument. Osman narrated that the argument quickly escalated into a physical altercation. He alleged that Affumwaa struck him on the head with a stick, causing him to fall to the ground.
“She, with the help of her children, pounced on me, beating me mercilessly before biting my testicles,” Osman recounted. He said he began bleeding profusely and screamed for help until bystanders rushed him to the hospital. The Assin Fosu District Police Commander, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Jacob Kumedzro, confirmed the incident, stating that investigations were ongoing. Meanwhile, Osman has since been discharged from the hospital.
By: Shirley Asiedu-Addo
