The Kasoa Divisional Police Command has arrested a 24-year old nursing mother, Mary Tawiah allegedly attempting to poison her own child after discovering her boyfriend’s infidelity.
The boyfriend, identified as Kobby Nbelenbele, is also in custody and assisting with police authorities for further Interrogation.
The tense incident took place at Kasoa Old Market in the Central Region’s Awutu Senya East Municipality.
According to reports, Mary and Kobby, who live in Teshie, had a falling out after Kobby allegedly left Mary for another woman in Kasoa.
Witnesses say Mary confronted Kobby and his new partner at the market, which escalated into a heated argument.
During the confrontation, Mary reportedly threatened to poison their child and tried to administer a suspicious substance to the boy.
Bystanders quickly intervened, stopping her and handing her over to police for further investigation.
