Two men have appeared before the Bibiani District Court in connection with the alleged abduction and killing of a two-year-old child in the Western North Region.

According to Chale News, Sumaila Atta and Daniel Chimaobi appeared in court on 27 October 2026.

Atta faces charges of stealing a child and murder, while Chimaobi is accused of abetting the alleged offences.

The court, presided over by Lord Delvin Essandoh, ordered both accused persons to be remanded into police custody while investigations continue.

Detective Inspector Daniel Ansah, the prosecutor, was directed to forward the case docket to the Attorney-General's Department for legal advice.

Proceedings were adjourned to 9 November 2026 for further consideration of the case.

The allegations concern the death of a young child. Neither accused person has been convicted, and the court has not determined their guilt.