The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Isaac Adonteng, a 54-year-old, following the tragic death of his 13-year-old daughter, Celestine Adonteng, at Kokrobite.
A statement issued by the Weija Divisional Police command indicated that preliminary investigations show that the suspect, Isaac Adonteng, allegedly physically assaulted his deceased daughter with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food meant for her younger sibling.
The police statement further revealed that despite the child suffering multiple injuries, he reportedly failed to seek medical attention and confined her in a room, where she was later found unconscious.
She was rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The statement added that the Police have recovered a cutlass and a metal pipe believed to have been used in the assault.
Meanwhile, it was earlier reported that the incident happened at Kokrobite in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
Reports suggest the 13-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her parents, who accused her of eating her younger brother’s food.
The 13-year-old victim has been identified as Celestine and was assaulted by her father, Issah Mohammed, and her stepmother, Yaa Grace.
According to reports, Yaa Grace, the stepmother, informed him of the alleged incident which led to the alleged beating.
Eyewitnesses revealed Issah used a cane, shovel, and cutlass to beat the young girl, resulting in severe internal injuries and locked her in a separate room without food or water, leading to her death the next day.
Reports suggest neighbours reported the suspicious incident to the police, resulting in the couple’s arrest.
Celestine’s biological mother’s relative, Justina Acquah, has revealed that Issah has a long history of abuse.
The body of the victim has been deposited at the Police Hospital for autopsy.
See the statement below:
