25-year-old woman sentenced to 12 years for acid attack on boyfriend
Vera Asare, 25-year-old, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Koforidua. The High Court in Koforidua sentenced her for an acid attack that led to the death of her boyfriend, Daniel Omane.
Asare pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her boyfriend, Omane, who was a mobile phone dealer. She was convicted for attacking Omane with acid on November 29, 2024, in Koforidua. Prosecutors revealed that the couple's relationship had been plagued by "frequent misunderstandings and allegations of infidelity." Asare allegedly poured a gallon of acid over Omane's body while he was asleep. Omane succumbed to his injuries in July 2025, despite months of medical care. He was taken to the Adweso Clinic, then the Eastern Regional Hospital, and finally to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The court earlier directed that a pregnancy test be conducted to determine Asare's medical status before sentencing. Emotional scenes marked courtroom proceedings on Monday, March 23, 2026, as relatives of the deceased reacted to the judge's decision to postpone sentencing pending the outcome of the pregnancy test. Omane left behind a 3-year-old child shared with Asare.
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A 25-year-old woman and her deceased boyfriend are at the center of a High Court case in Koforidua - the case has garnered national attention. The couple's troubled relationship and allegations of infidelity hint at a tragic turn of events.
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