5-year-old girl dies after alleged assault during parents’ quarrel in Mim

Five-year-old Elizabeth passed away after an alleged assault during a violent altercation between her parents at their home in Mim, situated in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region. Elizabeth was a student at Mim M/A Basic School. Neighbors reported that domestic violence was a recurring issue within the household, with the couple frequently engaging in heated arguments over marital matters.

The parents were also accused of repeatedly assaulting the child for no apparent reason. On Sunday evening, another quarrel erupted, which escalated into a violent confrontation. According to witnesses, the father grabbed Elizabeth by the neck, slapped her multiple times, and threw her towards the mother. The mother managed to evade the assault, causing Elizabeth to fall heavily to the ground, resulting in serious injuries with blood coming from her nose and mouth.

The mother rushed Elizabeth to Life-Care Hospital in Mim for medical assistance. However, she claimed that hospital staff refused to treat them due to the severity of the bleeding. Elizabeth succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter. Police arrested both parents following the incident. The mother was released after preliminary questioning, while the father remains in custody as investigators probe the matter.

The Ahafo Regional Police Command has initiated an investigation into the alleged refusal of the hospital to provide medical care to Elizabeth and her mother.