A 30-year-old man who was captured in a viral video brutally beating his wife has been sentenced to prison for three months.
This follows his arrest by the Agona Nkwanta District Police Command in the Western Region.
The suspect, Emmanuel Kwofie, a native of Dixcove, was arrested at Agona Nkwanta on Monday, October 12, 2026, at about 7 p.m., according to a statement issued by the Western Regional Police Command on Tuesday, October 13.
Police investigations indicate that Mr Kwofie, a farmer, is married to the victim, Diana Mensah, 25, a second-hand clothing dealer. The couple reside at Domeabra in the Agona Nkwanta Municipality.
According to the police, the incident occurred on October 8, 2026, when the suspect allegedly accused his wife of having an extramarital affair before subjecting her to a severe beating.
The assault was captured in a video that subsequently went viral, drawing attention to the alleged domestic violence.
The victim was reportedly rescued by a good Samaritan and rushed to the Agona Nkwanta Polyclinic, where she received treatment and was discharged.
The police confirmed that Mr Kwofie is in custody and will be put before court. However, the statement did not specify the charges he is expected to face or the date of his court appearance.
The statement was signed by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Regional Police Command, Chief Superintendent of Police Olivia E.T. Adiku.
