Suspect in viral video assault jailed 3 months
The Agona Nkwanta District Police Command has secured the conviction of Emmanuel Kwofie, 30, the man captured in a viral video assaulting a woman.
According to a press release issued on 14th October, 2026 by the Western Regional Police Command, Public Affairs Unit, signed by Chief Superintendent of Police Olivia ET Adiku, Kwofie was sentenced to three (3) months imprisonment with hard labour.
Police investigations revealed that the suspect, a farmer, is married to the victim, Diana Mensah, who deals in second-hand clothing. Both live together at Domeabra in the Agona Nkwanta Municipality.
The release stated that on 8th October 2026, Kwofie accused his wife of having an extra-marital affair and subjected her to a severe beating, as seen in the viral video.
He was arrested on 12th October 2026 and subsequently put before the Agona Nkwanta District Court on 14th October 2026, presided over by His Worship Mr. Kuma Selorm Dzata.
He was charged with assault and pleaded guilty to the charge. He was consequently convicted on his own plea and sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour.
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