Attempted murder suspect in trouble as injured victims die before next court appearance

The legal troubles of Emmanuel Yeboah, who was recently remanded into police custody by the Berekum Circuit Court over charges of attempted murder and causing harm, have taken a tragic turn following the death of his victims.

The two victims—Yeboah’s own brother and sister-in-law—have been confirmed dead by the Police after days of receiving treatment for severe and multiple cutlass wounds at a health facility in the Bono Region.

Yeboah was initially arraigned before the Berekum Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Mr. Osei Kofi Amoako, where he was remanded to allow police to complete investigations into what was then described as an attempted murder case.

However, a statement issued by the Bono Regional Police Command and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, confirmed that the two victims had succumbed to their injuries, significantly altering the nature of the case.

According to police, Emmanuel Yeboah was arrested on January 3, 2026, after officers received a report of a brutal cutlass attack at a disputed cashew farm in the Berekum area.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly ambushed his brother and sister-in-law while they were on their way to the farm, which has been the subject of a long-standing ownership dispute within the family.

Police say the victims sustained deep cutlass wounds, bled profusely, and were left in critical condition before being rushed to a nearby health facility for emergency treatment. Despite medical efforts, both later died from their injuries.

The cutlass believed to have been used in the attack was retrieved from the scene and is being held by the police as an exhibit to support ongoing investigations.

The deaths occurred while the suspect remained in custody awaiting his next court appearance, a development that is expected to change the direction of the prosecution’s case.

Emmanuel Yeboah is scheduled to reappear before the Berekum Circuit Court on January 12, 2026. Police sources indicate that the case docket is being updated to reflect the new developments, and the charges are likely to be reviewed in light of the victims’ deaths.

Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah assured the public of the Police Service’s commitment to ensuring justice for the deceased. He also urged the public to resolve land and property disputes through peaceful and lawful means, rather than resorting to violence…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>