In a disturbing turn of events, Stephen Nartey, a 39-year-old mason, has been remanded into police custody by the Ashaiman Circuit Court for a heinous act of violence against his pregnant fiancée, Miss Charity Osoom. Nartey stands accused of stabbing Miss Osoom in the abdomen, right hand, and right breast with a knife.
The court, presided over by Mr. Simon Gaga, remanded Nartey after his plea was not taken for the charge of causing harm. Presenting the facts to the court, Police Chief Inspector Christian Oscar Norgbedzi revealed that the victim, a 38-year-old caterer residing at Ashiaman Newtown, had been attacked by Nartey, who resides at old Ashaiman-Tulaku.
The incident, which occurred on March 21, 2024, prompted a distress call to the Ashaiman Divisional Command, reporting the stabbing of a pregnant woman at Ashaiman-Middle East near Pleasant Medical Centre. Upon arrival at the scene, the police, aided by good Samaritans, swiftly transported the victim to Pleasant Medical Centre for initial treatment before she was later referred to the Tema General Hospital, where she continues to receive medical care.
It was disclosed that the victim's condition has since stabilized, and investigations have revealed that she was six months pregnant at the time of the attack and had been living with Nartey as his fiancée at Tulaku. Prior to the incident, on March 18, 2024, the victim had relocated to stay with her grandmother at Ashaiman-Newtown due to Nartey's abusive behavior.
On the fateful day of the attack, as she was returning home from work, Miss Osoom encountered Nartey near a large gutter in the Ashaiman-Middle East, Pleasant Medical Centre area. A confrontation ensued, during which Nartey brandished a knife and proceeded to stab her multiple times before fleeing the scene upon realizing the severity of her wounds. Fortunately, the victim was able to raise an alarm, leading to Nartey's subsequent arrest by individuals who came to her aid.
The knife used in the assault was recovered by the police at the scene, and investigations into the matter are ongoing.
This distressing incident serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of domestic violence and the urgent need for measures to protect vulnerable individuals from such reprehensible acts. Our thoughts are with Miss Charity Osoom as she continues to receive medical treatment, and we fervently hope for her full and speedy recovery.
As legal proceedings unfold, we trust in the judicial system to ensure that justice is served in this case. It is imperative that perpetrators of such violent acts are held accountable for their actions and that measures are taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Let us stand together in condemning all forms of domestic violence and strive to create a society where individuals can live free from fear and harm within their own homes.
-source GNA | curated by Aisha Yakubu | Ghana Crimes
