‘I Had the Urge to Kill Her’ – Suspected Spiritualist Confesses to Woman’s Murder at Bentum
A man who claims to be a spiritualist has reportedly confessed to killing a woman at Bentum, a community in the Awutu Senya District of Ghana’s Central Region, telling investigators that he suddenly developed an urge to end her life. According to reports, the suspect was arrested by police following
Ogyem Solomon

A man who claims to be a spiritualist has reportedly confessed to killing a woman at Bentum, a community in the Awutu Senya District of Ghana’s Central Region, telling investigators that he suddenly developed an urge to end her life.
According to reports, the suspect was arrested by police following the tragic incident involving a young woman believed to have been his girlfriend. During interrogation, the man allegedly admitted to committing the crime, stating that he felt a strong impulse to kill the victim.
The disturbing confession has shocked residents of the community, many of whom have expressed disbelief over the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death. Community members described the incident as deeply troubling and called on authorities to ensure that justice is served.
Police sources indicate that the suspect is currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations. Officers are working to gather additional evidence and statements from witnesses in order to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the killing.
Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has been transported to a medical facility for preservation and further examination as part of the investigation.
The incident has raised renewed concerns about violent crimes within communities and the need for stronger public awareness and safety measures. Authorities have assured residents that the case will be thoroughly investigated and that the suspect will face the appropriate legal process.
Watch the video below:
Police visit crime scene with fetish priest accused of murdering his girlfriend and dismembering her body for suspected ritual purposes at Awutu Bentum near Bontrase in the Central Region. pic.twitter.com/FjuUGpwMbf
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) March 14, 2026
“I became possessed after a friend brought me some spare parts. She never got to shout—I beheaded her in one strike”
—Fetish priest, Horlali Alatusa, who was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend and former client at Awutu Bentum in the Awutu Senya District of the Central… pic.twitter.com/H09sfbDXXj
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) March 14, 2026
Source: Thepressradio.com
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