Apostle Gabriel Oppong, father of the late Sally Benson, a 33-year-old Kumasi-based popular beautician who was allegedly beaten to death by her businessman boyfriend, has called on authorities to ensure justice for his daughter.

According to him, he wants the authorities to fast-track the process to secure justice in the case.

Speaking in an interview on Esra TV, excerpts of which has been shared on social media, the Apostle explained that he lives in Accra, while Sally lived alone in Kumasi. He disclosed that she had visited him less than a week before her death.

“She is not married and had no children. She was determined and living her life. She owned a pub, an African restaurant, and was really trying to establish herself,” he said.

He added that although he had heard about the suspect before, he had never met him in person.

“I just hope the authorities Fastrack the process so that we can get the justice that we want, “he added.

Family outrage as mother allegedly snatches her daughter’s boyfriend

It would be recalled that a 48-year-old businessman, Francis Arthur was arrested in connection with the death of Sally Benson.

The incident, which occurred on April 14, 2026, at Ayigya-Maxima, shocked residents and loved ones of the deceased.

According to police accounts, Sally Benson had gone to Arthur’s residence with a female friend after receiving information that another woman had visited him. The suspect was not at home when they arrived but reportedly returned later.

Chief Inspector Samuel Agyare stated that “it was during a confrontation between the two that the suspect allegedly assaulted the deceased multiple times.” The victim is said to have collapsed during the altercation.

Police further indicated that Arthur allegedly transported Benson in her own vehicle to the KNUST Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

The suspect was arraigned before Her Worship Hilda Esther Wryter at the Asokore Mampong District Court, where he was remanded into custody. He is expected to reappear on May 8, 2026.

The death of Sally Benson, owner of Sally’s Cosmetics Studio and African’s Special Pub in the Asokwa area, left her family devastated.



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