Aworowa: A 42-year-old cocoa farmer, Kofi Assum, has left residents of Aworowa in the Techiman South Municipality of the Bono East Region in disbelief after allegedly attempting suicide in a harrowing manner, according to a citinewsroom.com report.
According to Ghana Web, Assum, who also works as a basket weaver, was discovered in a pool of blood after reportedly slashing his manhood with a sharp object. Neighbours rushed to his aid and quickly transported him to the Holy Family Hospital in Techiman. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi for advanced treatment.
The incident occurred on Friday, April 17, 2026, at about 6:00 a.m., according to family accounts. His mother, Grace Adwoa Agyeiwaa, revealed that her son had been troubled by persistent voices urging him to harm himself. Friends and neighbours expressed shock, with Collins Akumfi Ameyaw, a close companion, stating that Assum had never shown signs of mental health struggles before this tragic episode.
Medical staff at the Holy Family Hospital confirmed that his condition was critical upon arrival, necessitating the urgent referral to Kumasi. The case has since become the main subject of conversation in Aworowa, with videos and commentary spreading rapidly across social media platforms.