The police have arrested a man for the murder of his daughter at Kobrobite in the Weija area of Accra.
The 13-year-old girl, Celestine Adonteng, was allegedly subjected to severe physical abuse by her father, Isaac Adonteng, at Kokrobite.
The Weija Divisional Police Command has commenced investigations into the tragic death.
According to the police, preliminary findings show that the suspect, 54-year-old Mason Isaac Adonteng, subjected the child to severe beatings using a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food meant for her younger sibling.
Despite the victim sustaining multiple injuries, he reportedly failed to seek medical care and confined her in a room.
Police officers, acting on a complaint, visited the home and found the girl unconscious. She was immediately rushed to the Police Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Her body has since been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
Items retrieved from the scene include a cutlass and a metal pipe believed to have been used in the assault.
In the statement, the Accra Regional Police Command warned parents and guardians against using excessive force in disciplining children, stressing that such acts constitute criminal behaviour and often result in devastating consequences.
Attached below is a copy of the police statement
MAN ARRESTED FOR THE MURDER OF HIS DAUGHTER
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The Weija Divisional Police Command has commenced investigations into the tragic death of a 13-year-old girl, Celestine Adonteng, who was allegedly subjected to severe physical abuse by her father, Isaac Adonteng, at Kokrobite.
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Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect physically assaulted the victim with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food belonging to her younger sibling. Despite the victim sustaining multiple injuries, the suspect failed to seek medical care and kept her confined in a room. Police, acting on a complaint, proceeded to the residence where the victim was found unconscious. She was rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The body has since been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy..
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The suspect, Isaac Adonteng, a 54-year-old mason, has been arrested and detained to assist with investigations. Exhibits retrieved from the scene include a cutlass and a metal pipe allegedly used in the assault.
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The Accra Regional Police Command strongly cautions parents and guardians against the use of excessive force in correcting children, as such actions are unlawful and can lead to tragic outcomes.
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The Command urges the public to report all forms of child abuse and domestic violence promptly for swift intervention and protection of victims.
