By Erica Apeatua Addo
Tarkwa (W/R), October 30, GNA-The Western Central Regional Police Command has commenced investigations into the murder of one Madam Juliana Boata, a 46-year-old resident of Nana Ango Hill in Tarkwa.
This was contained in a statement signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police Beatrice Turkson, Head, Public Affairs Unit Western Central Region and copied to the Ghana News Agency.
It said preliminary investigations indicated that on Monday, 26th October 2026, at about 12 noon, the suspect who complained of illness, visited a hospital for treatment, and later returned home.
According to the statement, additional information revealed that the suspect’s mother (Madam Juliana Boata) was the person who remained in the house.
It further explained that the suspect had earlier expressed dissatisfaction with his father, claiming that he had not received the same level of care, love and support as his other siblings.
Following that, the suspect allegedly attacked the deceased in her room with a wooden plank, struck her on the head, and strangled her, resulting in her death, said the statement
It added that the deceased was conveyed to the Tarkwa Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
GNA
Edited by Justina Hilda Paaga/Benjamin Mensah
Reporter: Erica Apeatua Addo
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