23-year-old Ghanian man arrested for beheading his father

Thursday, January 1, 2026 - Police have arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as Innocent Owusu, for alleged m8rder of his father, Peter Owusu, aged 59, at Likpe Abrani in the Oti Region, Ghana. 

The police in a statement said the incident occurred on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the family’s residence. 

Investigations indicate that the suspect beheaded his father and fled the scene.

However, based on intelligence gathered by the Police, Innocent Owusu was later arrested at his hideout in a forest near Abrani.

The police said the decapitated body and head of the deceased have since been recovered and deposited at the Hohoe Government Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

The suspect is currently in Police custody, assisting with ongoing investigations, and is expected to be processed in accordance with the law.

The Oti Regional Police Command commended residents of Likpe Abrani for their swift cooperation and assistance, which contributed to the successful arrest of the suspect.