Fugitive Lover Killer Commits Suicide

The man who allegedly killed his girlfriend in his room at Buokrom Estate in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region and absconded has been found hanging on a rope at Agona Swedru in the Central region.

The man, who was only identified as Baffuor was alleged to have killed his girlfriend at Buokrom Estate and left the lifeless body in his room.

The decomposing body of the lady known only as Suzy was found in the room upon suspicion of tenants.

The landlord, Richard Boakye led other tenants in the house to forcibly open the door following a stench emanating from the room.

Mr. Boakye suspects the boyfriend may have murdered his lover.

The Mampongteng police who visited the scene found the body lying in a pool of blood with some personal belongings of the deceased scattered in the room

The police have since been on the lookout for the suspect.

But family member of the deceased lady said they found the lifeless body of the man hanging on a rope tied to a tree in Agona Swedru.

Though it is unclear what might have triggered him to take his own life, the family say they suspect he committed that act to avoid facing the law.

The Buokrom Police Commander, Superintendent Julius Kpebbeon who confirmed the latest development on Adom Fm said investigations are underway to unravel the truth surrounding the matter.