22-year-old arrested over murder of mother in Tarkwa

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man suspected of murdering his 46-year-old mother, Juliana Boata, at Nana Ango Hill in Tarkwa.

In a statement issued on Thursday, October 29, the police said investigations had begun into the killing of the deceased, who resided at Nana Ango Hill.

Preliminary findings indicate that the incident occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026, after the suspect reportedly complained of feeling unwell and sought medical treatment at a hospital before returning home.

According to the police, the suspect had also expressed dissatisfaction with his father, alleging that he had not received the same level of care and support as his siblings.

“Following that, the suspect is said to have attacked the deceased in her room with a wooden plank, struck her on the head, and strangled her, resulting in her death,” the statement said.

The deceased’s body has since been deposited at the Tarkwa Government Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

The Western Central Regional Police Command assured the public that it would expedite investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable faces the law.

“The Command assures the public that it will expedite the investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” the statement added.