Missing 13-year-old boy found safe

Thirteen-year-old Emmanuel Afful, a student of the Ghana National Association of Teachers, has been found safe after going missing on October 8, 2026. His father, Hilda Afful, is the District Secretary of GNAT in the Central Region. Emmanuel's disappearance had raised concerns among the Central Regional leadership of GNAT, who appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to intensify efforts to locate the boy.

At 2:00 p.m. on October 8, Emmanuel reportedly left his home to buy food but failed to return. He was reported missing to the police on October 10. The police record describes Emmanuel as a 13-year-old boy of average height with a dark complexion, speaking Twi and English, wearing a Barcelona jersey when he went missing. The GNAT Central Region urged the police to pursue all credible leads, mobilize necessary resources, and keep his family informed about the investigations.

The community appealed for the public to share credible information, aiding the search for the missing youth. Emmanuel's safe return has brought relief to his family and the teaching community.