Shocking: Man rapes his own mother in Western North Region

A shocking incident of incest and rape has occurred in Sefwi Anhwai, a town in the Western North Region of Ghana. A 36-year-old man, identified only as Kaya, allegedly rapes his 54-year-old mother in his room on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

According to eyewitnesses, Kaya lured his mother into his room under the pretext of having a conversation with her.

He then locked the door and forced himself on her, while she screamed for help.

No one came to her rescue, as Kaya had threatened to kill anyone who tried to intervene.

After raping his mother, Kaya gave her an orange juice to drink and told her to keep quiet about what he had done.

He then fled the scene and has since been on the run. The mother was left traumatized and injured by the ordeal.

She was later taken to the Sefwi Wiawso Regional Government Hospital for medical attention and counseling.

She reported the incident to the police, who have launched a manhunt for Kaya.

The police have also appealed to the public to provide any information that could lead to his arrest.

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The motive behind Kaya’s heinous act is still unknown. Some residents have speculated that he might have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or that he might have been possessed by an evil spirit.

Others have suggested that he might have been suffering from a mental disorder or a sexual dysfunction.

Kaya is a divorcee with five children, who live with their mother in another town.

He is said to be unemployed and a social misfit. He has no known history of violence or criminality.

The incident has shocked and outraged the entire community of Sefwi Anhwai and beyond.

Many people have condemned Kaya’s action as abominable and unforgivable.

They have also expressed sympathy and support for his mother, who is a respected and hardworking woman.

The incident has also raised concerns about the moral decay and social breakdown in the society.

Some people have called for more education and awareness on sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Others have called for more enforcement and protection of the law and human dignity.

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