In a horrifying incident that has left a small community in shock, police in Ghana's Oti Region have arrested 23-year-old Innocent Owusu for the alleged murder of his 59-year-old father, Peter Owusu.
The gruesome act took place on December 30, 2025, inside the family's residence in Likpe Abrani.According to a statement from the Oti Regional Police Command, officers responded to reports of the killing and discovered that Innocent Owusu had beheaded his father before fleeing the scene.
Acting on intelligence leads, authorities tracked him down to a hideout in a nearby forest close to Abrani, where he was apprehended without resistance.The decapitated body and severed head of Peter Owusu were recovered from the home and transported to the Hohoe Government Hospital Mortuary for preservation and a forthcoming autopsy.
Investigators are working to uncover the motive behind the attack, though initial reports suggest it may have stemmed from a domestic dispute.The police commended the residents of Likpe Abrani for their quick cooperation, noting that community tips played a key role in the swift arrest. Innocent Owusu remains in custody as the investigation continues, and he is expected to face charges in court soon.
This tragic event has deepened grief in the tight-knit village, where Peter Owusu was known as a family man. Local leaders have called for calm while urging anyone with information to come forward. As the family mourns, the case highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence in rural areas.
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