Bibiani court remands mason who allegedly bit girlfriend's lip

The accused, 48-year-old Loris Afful, also known as Kofi Atta, reportedly visited the victim’s residence in an attempt to reconcile their past relationship.

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A mason has been remanded in police custody by the Bibiani District Court for allegedly biting off his former girlfriend’s upper lip during an altercation at Atronsu in Ghana's Western North Region.

The accused, 48-year-old Loris Afful, also known as Kofi Atta, reportedly visited the victim’s residence in an attempt to reconcile their past relationship. However, his ex-girlfriend rejected his approach and demanded he leave her room.

The disagreement escalated into a physical altercation, during which Afful allegedly bit the victim’s upper lip. He has been charged with causing harm and pleaded not guilty before the court, presided over by Mr. Lord Delvin Essandoh.

Following the hearing, Afful was remanded into custody. The court directed Chief Inspector B. O. Agyemang, who stood in for Chief Inspector Fred Amoa, to submit the necessary disclosures within five days. The case has been adjourned to January 22, 2025, for a Case Management Conference.

The court justified its decision to remand Afful by considering the severity of the allegations, the victim's safety, and the potential for interference with the ongoing investigation. It also assured a swift trial process.

According to the prosecution, the victim, 47-year-old Lucy Opoku, is a laborer who resides in Sefwi Atronsu, near Awaso. The two were in a relationship for two years before it ended in October 2024. After the breakup, Lucy traveled to Accra and returned to her home on December 29, 2024.

After learning of her return, Afful reportedly attempted to rekindle the relationship, but Lucy ignored his advances. On January 8, 2025, around 9:00 PM, Lucy returned home to find her door open and Afful inside her room, where he was lying down.

Lucy did not confront Afful about his presence; he knew where she typically kept her key. Instead, she insisted he leave, but Afful refused. When Lucy tried to remove him, a fight ensued. During the scuffle, Lucy felt a sharp pain on her upper lip, followed by bleeding. She soon realized Afful had bitten off a portion of her lip.Afful was latter arrested and admitted to the offense in his caution statement.