{
  "id": 809357,
  "title": "Farmer allegedly kills wife, dies by suicide in Bono Region",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/farmer-allegedly-kills-wife-dies-by-suicide-in-bono-region",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T21:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/farmer-allegedly-kills-wife-dies-by-suicide-in-bono-region/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A farmer in Brodi, Tain District of the Bono Region, Ghana, is under investigation after allegedly killing his wife, and subsequently taking his own life, according to reports. The deceased, Abena Donkor, was 45 years old, while her husband, Kwabena Jack, is believed to be in his 50s. The incident occurred on Monday, August 11, 2026, while the couple were working on their farm. Mr Kingsley Obah, Assembly Member for the Brodi Electoral Area, confirmed the alleged murder to the Ghana News Agency (GNA). Following the news of the woman's death, residents began searching for the suspect. His body was discovered in a nearby bush on Tuesday, August 12, 2026. The bodies of both victims have been taken to the Tain District Government Hospital for further examination. Ongoing investigations are being conducted into the circumstances surrounding the tragic events.",
  "summary": "Residents of Brodi, a farming community in the Tain District of the Bono Region, have been left in shock and mourning following the alleged murder of a 45-year-old woman by her husband, who later died by suicide.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}