Police Reveals How a Married Woman Lied to Her Husband Before Her Secret Lover Killed Her

A tragic incident in a community in the AshantiRegion has reportedly left residents in shockafter a marriedwoman, Abena Menis, wasallegedly murdered by her secret partner.Ghpage reported the incident onSunday, August10, 2025, adding that police had revealeddetails about the events leading to her death.

The deceased was said to have been livingin Kumasi with her husband, Kwame Menis,and their children.Before leaving home, shereportedly told her husband that she wastravelling to Accra to attend hospitaltraining.Police reports, however, indicated that she hadtravelled to a town close to Obuasi to meetaman she was allegedly involved with romantically.

Kwame Menis said he accepted his wife’sexplanation because he trusted her and did notsuspectthat she was meeting another man.

Police accounts suggest that the allegedlover became upset after discovering thatAbena wanted tobring their relationship toan end. The situation reportedly escalatedinto a violent argument, duringwhich thesuspect allegedly stabbed her to death.

Residents are said to have heard noises duringthe night, although they did not immediatelyknow whathad happened. The matter becameclear when police officers arrived at thescene. The suspect reportedlyattemptedto escape but was later apprehended.

The woman’s husband has been left devastatedby the loss. He reportedly said he had neverbeeninformed of any affair and believedhis wife’s explanation about her journey.

The case has renewed concerns abouthow jealousy and unresolved relationshipproblems can leadto violence. Police haveencouraged members of the public to exerciserestraint during disputes andseek peacefulways to resolve personal conflicts.

Authorities say investigations are ongoing andthat the suspect will be dealt with through thelegalprocess. Meanwhile, the two families aremourning Abena’s death and have requestedprivacy as theymake arrangements for her burial.

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