Susana Asiedu, aka Maabena
A 45-year-old farmer, Kwabena Asiedu, who did not understand why his 18-year-old daughter should get pregnant while not married, has inflicted knife wounds on the young woman.
The bizarre incident occurred at Sefwi Tanoso Praso, a community in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.
The police in Bibiani have subsequently arrested the suspect.
According to reports, the victim, identified as Susana Asiedu, popularly known as Maabena, is a hairdressing apprentice.
According to sources, Maabena visited a friend in the same compound house when her father followed and confronted her.
The father accused her 18-year-old daughter of being five months pregnant while she was still learning a trade.
Maabena confirmed to her father that indeed she was pregnant. Her pronouncement angered the father, who insulted the daughter in the open.
The situation turned into heated exchanges between the two, and in the process, the father went into their kitchen and brought out a knife, threatening to teach her daughter a lesson.
Sensing danger, Maabena ran into the friend’s room, but the father chased her there and allegedly used the knife to injure the pregnant daughter on her hands and legs.
According to eyewitnesses, the suspect fled the scene immediately after the alleged attack.
Maabena, who became unconscious due to the injuries, was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital by some residents and a Unit Committee member of the area whose name was given as Teacher Isaac.
Maabena was treated and discharged.
Meanwhile, the police have confirmed the arrest of Kwabena Asiedu, who is in their custody, as investigations into the case continue.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi