Prophet Arrested Over Alleged Arson Attack on Ex-Partner’s Home at Abura Kwaduagya
Police in Assin South have arrested Prophet Mark Dzimah over allegations of setting fire to his former partner’s home in Abura Kwaduagya, leaving the victim and her children displaced as investigations continue.
- Prophet Mark Dzimah, Founder of Christ Pentecostal Church, has been arrested by Assin South Police
- The fire at Abura Kwaduagya destroyed property worth thousands of cedis, including sewing machines, electronics, cash, and vital documents
- The victim claims the attack was a revenge act after ending the relationship
The Assin South District Police Command has arrested Prophet Mark Dzimah, Founder and Leader of the Christ Pentecostal Church, over allegations that he set fire to the home of his former partner at Abura Kwaduagya.
District Police Commander DSP Robert Kyeremeh confirmed that investigations are ongoing, noting that although the suspect has denied the allegations, he will be arraigned before court upon completion of police inquiries.
Relationship Turns Sour
The victim, 47-year-old seamstress Joyce Akomaning, who shares two children with the suspect, recounted that she ended the relationship due to alleged persistent physical and emotional abuse.
She believes the incident was a revenge attack following the breakup.
Fire Destroys Livelihood
The fire reportedly broke out around 9:00 p.m., completely gutting her single-room residence and destroying valuable belongings.
Despite the intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service from Abura Dunkwa, access challenges within the area reportedly hampered firefighting efforts.
Items lost in the blaze include:
- Three industrial sewing machines, her main source of income
- Television sets and other electronic appliances
- Cash and essential personal documents
- School materials and travel documents belonging to her children
“I have lost everything,” she lamented.
Displaced and Seeking Help
Madam Akomaning and her children are currently homeless and relying on friends for shelter and survival.
She has expressed frustration over delays in the investigation, calling on authorities to speed up proceedings to ensure justice is served.
She is also appealing to the public, philanthropists, and humanitarian organisations for support to rebuild her life and replace her destroyed business equipment.
Police say investigations are still ongoing as the case develops.
