A man around 60 years old lost his penis in a strange attack last Friday. Samuel Sam was sleeping at his girlfriend Stella's home in Kwesimintsim when unknown attackers cut off his genitals. People in the area think former boyfriends might have done it.
Sam had traveled from Tarkwa to spend Easter with Stella at her family's house. The couple slept outside because of the power outage and the weather. They moved inside around 10:30 p.m., with Sam entering the dark bedroom first. Stella heard unusual cries coming from inside.
She entered the room and stepped on something wet. When electricity returned, she found Sam naked, bleeding, with a bread knife nearby. His penis was completely removed and parts of his testicles cut off. Stella rushed him to Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, where doctors treated him.
Local assembly member Eric Acolatse confirmed Sam is recovering. Sam told officials that two mystery men held him down and cut him. Police first questioned Stella but released her on bail. Community members suspect the attack came from Stella's ex-partner, possibly an older, wealthy man.
Law enforcement has started investigating the case. The incident happened during Easter weekend in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality of the Western Region. Sam had only planned to visit for the holiday when the attack occurred.
Sam had traveled from Tarkwa to spend Easter with Stella at her family's house. The couple slept outside because of the power outage and the weather. They moved inside around 10:30 p.m., with Sam entering the dark bedroom first. Stella heard unusual cries coming from inside.
She entered the room and stepped on something wet. When electricity returned, she found Sam naked, bleeding, with a bread knife nearby. His penis was completely removed and parts of his testicles cut off. Stella rushed him to Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, where doctors treated him.
Local assembly member Eric Acolatse confirmed Sam is recovering. Sam told officials that two mystery men held him down and cut him. Police first questioned Stella but released her on bail. Community members suspect the attack came from Stella's ex-partner, possibly an older, wealthy man.
Law enforcement has started investigating the case. The incident happened during Easter weekend in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality of the Western Region. Sam had only planned to visit for the holiday when the attack occurred.
