- By Daniel Bampoe
Residents of the Breman-Benin Community in the Asikuma Odoben-Brakwa District of the Central Region are in shock and mourning after a gruesome murder that has left many questioning how family conflicts can spiral into such horror.
A 65-year-old woman, identified as Gladys Abena, was allegedly beheaded by her own nephew, Kojo Sam, on Monday, October 20, 2025.
According to eyewitnesses and police sources, the suspect reportedly stormed his aunt’s room armed with a pestle.
Without provocation, he struck her multiple times, dragged her lifeless body outside, and continued his assault by stabbing and eventually beheading her.
The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, sent shockwaves through the otherwise quiet farming community.
Family members and neighbours disclosed that this was not the first time Sam had shown violent tendencies.
He was said to have threatened to kill his aunt in the past during heated family arguments.
Despite these earlier threats, the family reportedly opted to resolve their disputes privately, choosing not to report the matter to the police or involve community leaders — a decision that has now proven fatal.
Sources close to the family hinted that drug abuse may have played a role in the suspect’s violent outburst.
Some residents claimed that Kojo Sam had a history of substance use and erratic behaviour, often becoming aggressive and unstable after alleged drug use.
However, police have yet to confirm this link officially.
Investigators from the Asikuma Odoben-Brakwa District Police Command have since arrived at the scene and taken the suspect into custody.
The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the Breman Asikuma Hospital morgue for autopsy, while the police continue their investigation to determine the exact motive behind the killing.
