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Police deny reports of 11 kidnapped pupils, confirm child-stealing case in Ashanti Region

Police in the Ashanti Region have commenced investigations into an alleged child-stealing incident involving two pupils of Happy Royal International School. Airport District Police Commander, Superintendent Kingsley Kawodie, confirmed that the case was reported to the Police on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in the Manhyia North Constituency. He, however, dismissed reports circulating about the…

Police deny reports of 11 kidnapped pupils, confirm child-stealing case in Ashanti Region

Police in Ghana's Ashanti Region are investigating a reported incident involving the alleged kidnapping of two pupils from Happy Royal International School. Airport District Police Commander Superintendent Kingsley Kawodie confirmed the case was reported on October 6, 2026, in Manhyia North Constituency. However, he denied reports of 11 pupils being kidnapped, stating the Police have not received such a report.

The matter under scrutiny revolves around the two pupils, classified as a child-stealing case. School headmaster Francis Koomson revealed the school learned of the incident around 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, with police updates being the primary source of information. Koomson advised heightened vigilance among parents, pupils, and the public, especially during early morning travel. This incident underscores the need for public vigilance and safety measures.

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