The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 43-year-old woman named Esi Affumwaa for biting a customer’s testicles over 20 pesewas.
The information gathered the incident happened in Assin Foso Municipality of the Central Region.
The incident is said to have occurred around 6 p.m. on Wednesday after a violent altercation.
According to the information gathered, the victim a 36-year-old farmer Osman hospitalised with serious injuries.
Osman the victim stated, that he bought a cigarette for GH₵1.20 from Affumwaa’s drinking spot paid 1 cedi and promised to pay the rest later.
He narrated that the next day at the drinking spot he came to purchase another cigarette and settle his outstanding debt.
Osman revealed he handed 5 cedis to Esi Affumwaa to also clear his debt but upon attempting to buy something else Esi Affumwaa demanded his 20 pesewas leading to a heated confrontation.
According to Osman, the confrontation became physical, he claimed Esi Affumwaa hit him with a stick leading to him falling to the ground.
Osman recounted, “She, with the help of her children, pounced on me, beating me mercilessly before biting my testicles”.
Osman added he started bleeding and screamed for help and was later rushed to the hospital.
Meanwhile, Jacob Kumedzro, the Assin Fosu District Police Commander, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) has confirmed the happening and added investigation into the incident is ongoing.
