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Woman survives snake bite at Abesim
Wonders they say shall never end, a 45-year-old woman who was bitten twice by a snake in the leg and hand but survived the incident at Abesim near Sunyani in the Bono Region.
The strange incident which happened around 6:15 pm Wednesday(April 19 2023) had sent many people within the neighbourhood wondering with some saying she might be under attack from her perceived enemies.
The mother of three whose identity we are keeping under wrap for security reasons was said to have gone to a nearby house within the neighbourhood to purchase avocado as an accompaniment to her boiled yam (ampesi) for supper on that fateful evening.
And on her return home, she came into contact with the dangerous reptile hiding on the footpath.
The snake bite her leg and hand bite it before she threw it away. Mr James Debrah, a neighbour who broke the story to spectator.com.gh said the woman whose husband is currently domiciled in the United States of America shouted for help.
He said some neighbours rushed to the scene and saw the woman lying unconscious with blood oozing from the leg and right hand.
She was subsequently rushed to the Regional hospital in Sunyani where she was admitted, treated and discharged the following day.
Coincidentally, a source at the hospital told spectator.com.gh that they received seven cases of snake bites on the same day from different places within the municipality
Mr Debrah used the opportunity to advise residents in the Sunyani Municipality to weed and clear the bushes that have grown within and around the houses to prevent reptiles from harbouring in them.
From Daniel Dzirasah Sunyani
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
