A disturbing incident has been reported in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah region, as a young woman in her early 20s, reportedly from Techiman in the Bono East region, has been admitted to the St. Anne Catholic Hospital after allegedly ingesting weedicides.
According to sources, the incident occurred following a quarrel with her boyfriend, who allegedly threatened to end their relationship.
The couple, who have been living together in Yagbon Residential Area (Yagbonkura), a suburb of Damongo, had a tumultuous relationship, sources close to the man revealed.
The boyfriend, a native of Yagbonkura area in Damongo, had previously relocated to Techiman in search of better opportunities before bringing the young woman back to Damongo.
Spear FM’s news team visited the St. Anne Catholic Hospital, where they confirmed the incident. However, hospital officials were tight-lipped about the matter, citing the need to seek consent from the patient’s family due to patient rights laws.
The young woman is currently receiving treatment at the female ward of the hospital. The incident has raised concerns about relationship dynamics and mental health support in the community.
Further investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and the couple’s relationship. The news team will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
