Ghanaian businessman, Prince Charles Dedjoe, has found himself on the wrong side of the law for allegedly beating his wife, Lilian Dedjoe, severely, resulting in her death.
Prince Charles Dedjoe was arrested on Sunday, March 7, 2021, for allegedly killing his wife in their residence at East Legon.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Effia Tenge told Citi News that the father of the deceased said a day before the incident, his daughter had complained to him about being severely assaulted by her husband.
She said the victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
The Police Command said a day after the incident, the suspect, Charles Dedjoe filed a police report saying that at about 3:20 am on the said day, he rushed out from bed upon hearing his wife scream only to find her lying unconscious on their staircase.
He told the police that he, together with his two children, quickly rushed to the hospital.
Meanwhile, the police say they are currently investigating the case.