Two Remanded in Tarkwa Over Acid Attack at Aboso

Two persons have been remanded into prison custody by the Tarkwa District Magistrate Court in connection with an acid attack at Aboso in the Tarkwa Municipality of the Western Region.

The court, presided over by His Worship Charles Owusu, remanded the suspects after they were arraigned on charges of abetment of crime, contrary to Section 20(1) of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29), and causing unlawful harm, contrary to Section 69 of the same Act.

According to police investigations, the incident occurred in August 2024 at Aboso Mandeline Junction when the first accused confronted the victim during an altercation. He allegedly returned with a second suspect, identified as 19-year-old Victor Vorgah, who was carrying a polythene bag containing a bottle suspected to contain acid. The substance was reportedly poured on the victim’s face, causing severe injuries.

Both suspects were arrested from their hideouts on August 9, 2025, and subsequently appeared before the court on August 14, 2025, where they were remanded into custody to reappear at a later date.

Meanwhile, the police say another suspect, popularly known as “Black”, is currently on the run. Efforts are underway to apprehend him.

The Western Central Regional Police Command has appealed to the public to volunteer credible information that could lead to the arrest of “Black” by contacting the Aboso Police or the nearest police station.