Teenager sets fire to boyfriend’s room after breakup

A 16-year-old girl, Rebecca Nyomi, is in police custody after she set fire to her boyfriend’s room in Mankessim, a suburb of New Nkusukum, following a break-up.

The incident occurred after a confrontation at her boyfriend’s workplace.

According to reports from GHOne News correspondent, Yaw Boagyan, the drama unfolded when Nyomi visited her boyfriend, Samuel Agbobli, at his cornmeal shop to ask him to “cut money”. Agbobli, however, informs him that their relationship is over, accusing him of infidelity. Nyomi reportedly asked for forgiveness, but Agbobli forcibly removed her from the store.

Distraught, Nyomi went to Agbobli’s room, where she used a spare key to gain entry and set the room on fire. After locking the doors and windows, she returned to her own workplace. Agbobli was later alerted to the fire through a phone call, but upon arrival he found his belongings were completely destroyed.

An eyewitness said Nyomi confided in him about her breakup and her treatment of her boyfriend before the fire. Community members managed to put out the flames, but not before significant damage was caused.

Nyomi later admitted to starting the fire, explaining that she also helped purchase the items in the room. Agbobli confirmed the breakup but expressed shock at Nyomi’s extreme reaction.

The Member of Parliament for New Nkusukum, Hon. Alhaji Alli Amoah Abubakuri condemned the act and urged adolescents to avoid such destructive behavior in their relationships.

Nyomi is currently assisting the police in their investigation at the Mankessim police station, following her arrest by members of the community.