Internal reports from the Ghana Police Service indicate that officers stationed at Kasoa have apprehended a man accused of severely assaulting his twelve year old son. According to an Adom Online report, the suspect became violent after he discovered that money intended for school fees was missing from their residence. The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit, known as DOVVSU, took over the investigation to provide protection for the minor involved in the incident.
Witnesses in the Kasoa community informed Citi Newsroom that the child sustained visible injuries across his body during the altercation. The victim was subsequently transported to a local medical facility for treatment and forensic assessment. Official statements from local police representatives confirm that the father is currently in custody as investigators gather evidence to determine the full extent of the physical harm inflicted during the alleged attack.
A report by GhanaWeb states that neighbors raised the alarm after hearing the child cry out for help. These eyewitness accounts suggest that the suspect used a heavy object to strike the boy multiple times. While the father remains a suspect, DOVVSU officials have emphasized that the safety of the victim is the primary concern of the state. The police have not yet released the specific identity of the suspect to protect the privacy of the minor victim under Ghanaian law.
The suspect is expected to face charges related to child abuse and assault causing bodily harm once the investigation is complete. Court dates have not been announced at this time according to official updates from the Central Regional Police Command. Human rights advocates in the region have called for a swift prosecution to serve as a deterrent against domestic violence. The case continues to develop as social welfare officers assess the living conditions of the family.