Matilda Amissah-Arthur Attacked By Assailant, Robbed Off $3000 At Tesano Home

• The wife of a former vice president, Matilda Amissah-Arthur, was robbed of cash in her Tesano home
• The Herald reported the story, citing sources close to her family and the Ghana Police Service
• The Ghana Police Service has reportedly opted to remain silent on the matter and the nature of the security breach

Matilda Amissah-Arthur, the wife of late former Vice President Kwasi Amissah-Arthur, was robbed in December 2023.

The armed robber entered her Tesano home and also physically assaulted her, according to reports.

The Herald reported that family sources said the lone robber grabbed her neck and demanded cash and jewellery.

Matilda Amissah-Arthur handed over $3000 to the assailant, who subsequently fled the scene.

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The assailant was subsequently arrested and is in police custody.

However, the Ghana Police Service has opted to remain silent on the matter and the nature of the security breach.

Sources from the Police Headquarters indicate that the arrested individual has been presented before the top hierarchy of the police service.

Matilda Amissah-Arthur's identity was reportedly concealed during official communications.

She was widowed when her husband died on June 29, 2018, after he collapsed at the Airforce Gym in Accra during a workout.

The former vice president celebrated his wife’s achievements two days before his unfortunate demise.

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In August 2023, YEN.com.gh reported that a thief was arrested after he broke into a room at Nungua in Accra and stole cash and personal effects, including an Apple AirPods.

30-year-old Bortey Borteye's decision to steal the AirPods helped police track the gadget on the complainant's phone, leading to his arrest.

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He has been jailed on two counts for five and two years, but the sentences will run concurrently.

A 19-year-old man was also jailed 17 years after stabbing a woman and robbing her of GH¢976 in August 2023.

The convict pleaded for mercy when he was given a 17-year jail term for the attack, which took place at Sakumono.

The convict said he did not know what came over him when he attacked and robbed the woman.

Source: YEN.com.gh