Police detain father after five-year-old girl dies in alleged domestic assault at Mim
Police in the Ahafo Region have detained a man following the death of his five-year-old daughter in an alleged assault during a domestic dispute between him and the child’s mother at Mim in the Asunafo North Municipality. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening, November 8, 2026, prompting the police to arrest both parents for […]
Police in Ghana's Ahafo Region have detained a father after his five-year-old daughter died in what is being described as an alleged domestic assault. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, November 8, 2026, in Mim, Asunafo North Municipality. Both parents were questioned, with the father remaining in custody while the mother was released.
According to witnesses, the couple frequently argued over marital issues, and the latest dispute escalated into a violent confrontation. During the fight, the father allegedly assaulted the child and threw her at her mother, leading to her death. The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the child's death.
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