The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Kwasi Apiatse Abaidoo, has made a ruling to remand a 26-year-old car washer named Isaac Tetteh Angmortey in prison custody for a period of three weeks. This decision comes after Angmortey was charged with assaulting his 29-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Miss Hannah Amedi. He pleaded guilty to causing harm under Section 84 of the Criminal Code 1960 (Act 29) and is set to appear in court again on April 10, 2025, as reported by the Ghana News Agency.
Police Chief Inspector John Brahene, the prosecution officer, stated that law enforcement received a distress call from an anonymous individual reporting a pregnant woman being violently assaulted along Mount Mary Road in Somanya. Upon arrival, officers found Angmortey physically attacking the victim and promptly took him into custody. Amedi, who is six months pregnant, suffered significant injuries including swelling on her forehead and bleeding from her lips, neck, and ears.
The complainant was provided with a police medical form and taken to the Yilo Krobo District Hospital for medical treatment. Inspector Brahene revealed that Amedi had been residing with her aunt for the past month due to Angmortey’s recent abusive behavior. During police questioning, Angmortey claimed he had come home from work suspecting Amedi of infidelity. Upon finding her not at their residence, he went to her aunt’s house and committed the assault.
Medical evaluations at the hospital confirmed that Amedi did not lose her unborn child as a result of the incident. Authorities have strongly condemned the attack and stressed the importance of addressing the growing prevalence of domestic violence. The community has expressed outrage over the incident, demanding justice and more robust measures to combat domestic abuse.
This case has reignited conversations about the critical need to protect vulnerable individuals and address the pervasive issue of domestic violence. It serves as a reminder of the importance of creating a safe environment for all individuals, especially those who are at risk of experiencing harm within their own homes.
