Some residents and relatives revealed that the suspect had previously threatened to kill the victim
A 65-year-old woman, Madam Abena Gladys, has reportedly been murdered by her nephew in the Breman-Benin community of the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District of the Central Region.
She was reportedly beheaded by her nephew, Kojo Sam unprovoked.
The Ghana News Agency gathered that the tragic event took place at around 1215 hours on Monday, October 20, 2025, when the suspect allegedly forced his way into the victim’s room, armed with a pestle and struck her several times, dragged her outside, stabbed her repeatedly and ultimately beheaded her.
Some residents and relatives revealed that the suspect had previously threatened to kill the victim during family disputes.
Despite these threats, the residents said the relatives chose to handle the issues privately and did not involve the authorities.
According to the residents, after the attack, the suspect fled but was arrested later that afternoon through police intelligence and is assisting with investigations.
The entire community, which is still engulfed in shock and sorrow is yet to come to terms with the brutal murder of Madam Gladys.