In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Pramso, a suburb of Sweduru in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region, becomes the backdrop for a harrowing incident that has left 26-year-old nurse Comfort Oppong battling for survival after a vicious assault by her ex-boyfriend.
Comfort Oppong’s world was shattered when her ex-boyfriend, Kwasi Asuman, unleashed a frenzied attack, stabbing her multiple times with a kitchen knife. The gruesome assault inflicted severe injuries, including deep wounds to her abdomen, lower and upper arms, plunging her into a desperate fight for life.
The horrifying ordeal unfolded during a visit from Asuman, who, under the guise of seeing their one-and-a-half-year-old child, sought to reconcile with Comfort. However, tensions quickly escalated when Comfort rebuffed Asuman’s request to spend the night, igniting a heated argument that spiraled into a violent confrontation.
Witnesses recount the chilling scene as Asuman unleashed his fury, relentlessly stabbing Comfort seven times in a fit of rage. Swift action from neighbors ensured Comfort’s swift evacuation to the Emergency Centre of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where she underwent urgent medical intervention to stem the tide of blood loss.
Vincent Kofi Frimpong, Comfort’s distraught father, recounts the agony of receiving his daughter’s distressing phone call moments before the brutal attack, underscoring the anguish and shock that engulfed the family.
In a tragic twist, Asuman, overwhelmed by guilt and remorse, attempted to end his own life following the assault, further underscoring the devastation wrought by the violent outburst.
While Comfort has since been discharged from the hospital, the scars of the traumatic event, both physical and emotional, are likely to linger, serving as a poignant reminder of the insidious threat of domestic violence.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic incident, it serves as a stark wake-up call to the urgent need for increased awareness, support, and action to combat the scourge of domestic violence and protect vulnerable individuals from such heinous acts of brutality.
