A man believed to be in his sixties has suffered a horrific injury under unusual circumstances at Kwesimintsim in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality of the Western Region.
According to a report by 3news.com, the victim, identified as Samuel Sam, a resident of Tarkwa, had visited his girlfriend at her family house at Kwesimintsim Zongo to spend the Easter holidays with her when the incident occurred.
The report indicated that the man, believed to be in his sixties, and his lover decided to enjoy fresh air in the compound of the house after the area experienced a power cut.
“According to reports, around 10:30 pm that evening, Sam and Stella decided to sleep outside in the compound to enjoy fresh air. A few minutes later, Sam returned to the bedroom to sleep, and Stella followed shortly after. Upon entering the room, Stella stepped into what she initially thought was a drop of water. The lights were off, but when she turned them on, she was met with a horrific sight. Her lover, Sam, was lying naked in a pool of blood with a bread knife beside him. His penis and testicles had been severed,” the report quoted Assembly Member for the area, Eric Acolatse, as having stated in a radio interview.
According to the assemblyman, the victim was rushed to the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital for treatment.
Doctors at the hospital confirmed that his penis was completely severed, and part of his testicles was also cut off, although Sam is responding to treatment.
“After interrogation, the victim claimed to have been attacked in the bedroom by two unidentified men. According to him, the men held him down and used a knife to mutilate him. Stella was initially arrested by the police for questioning but has since been granted bail,” the assemblyman added.
Meanwhile, residents are reported to be speculating that the attack may be linked to Sam’s lover’s past relationships.
According to residents, the attackers could be a current or former lover or even a jealous ‘sponsor’ she may have ditched due to her relationship with Samuel Sam.
