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Police have arrested a suspect who went into hiding following the death of a landlady at Agona Nyakrom in the Central Region.
The suspect, identified as Paa Kwesi, is the grandson of a tenant and is alleged to have assaulted the deceased, Madam Charlotte, leading to her death. He reportedly fled the scene after the incident but was later tracked and arrested through police intelligence.
Police say the suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations, although he maintains that the incident was accidental.
The case relates to an earlier confrontation at a shared compound house, where Madam Charlotte allegedly confronted a tenant after discovering human waste wrapped in a polythene bag dumped in front of her room. The tenant reportedly explained that she had suffered a stomach upset and was unable to reach a public toilet in time.
Although the initial exchange reportedly ended peacefully, tensions escalated later when the tenant accused the landlady of discussing the incident with members of the community. The tenant is said to have subsequently called her grandson, Paa Kwesi, to the house.
Upon arrival, the suspect allegedly assaulted Madam Charlotte with a belt. Her condition reportedly deteriorated shortly after due to complications related to high blood pressure.
She was rushed to the Nyakrom Health Centre and later referred to another hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Her body has since been deposited at the Agona Swedru Mortuary for autopsy.
