Residents along Nyankpala Road in Tamale are still processing a disturbing domestic incident involving a newly married couple and a young man believed to be the wife’s former classmate.
The incident occurred in the early evening and has since triggered wide discussion in the community about trust and accountability in marriage.
According to people familiar with the matter, the woman, identified as Ramlatu, recently married a working-class man whose job often requires him to return home late. Neighbours say this arrangement was common knowledge, and the couple usually kept in touch by phone whenever his schedule changed.
On the day of the incident, Ramlatu reportedly called her husband to confirm whether he would be delayed at work. He is said to have told her that he would not be coming home early. To be sure, she allegedly contacted one of his close friends, a provision shop owner, to ask whether her husband had passed by the shop, which he sometimes does after work. The friend reportedly said he had not seen him that day.
Believing she was alone for the rest of the afternoon, the woman is said to have invited a young man to the house. The man is described as a former classmate from a community nursing training school. Reports indicate they spent several hours together inside the house and later entered the couple’s bedroom.
The situation changed unexpectedly between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm when the husband returned home earlier than anticipated. Upon entering the bedroom, he reportedly found his wife with the young man, leading to an immediate confrontation.
Neighbours say the husband raised an alarm, drawing people from nearby homes. The young man was reportedly restrained as emotions ran high, but residents quickly stepped in to calm the situation and prevent it from turning violent.
Although no serious injuries were reported, the incident left the household and the surrounding community deeply shaken.
