Man kills wife and six children in the Central Region.

A tricycle rider, Yaw Afriyie AKA Batman has killed his wife and six children after setting them ablaze at Breman-Dunkwa in the Central Region.

According to reports, Afriyie  is alleged to have committed the act following a misunderstanding with his wife.

At around 12am on October 31, 2025, the tricycle rider is reported to have asked his wife to check up on their children who were asleep.

After she entered the room, he is alleged to have poured petrol on his wife and the children including his grandchild, locked the door and lit them up in flames.

Afriyie reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself after the act.