Accra police have arrested a couple following accusations of kidnapping their own son. The parents allegedly took the two-year-old child from the care of his grandmother.
The arrest was made on June 9, 2026. The Ghana Police Service is investigating the incident further.
Authorities report that the parents are accused of intending to take the child out of the country without proper consent. The grandmother had legal custody of the child.
Further details about the alleged plan to leave Ghana are still being gathered by investigators.
The couple is currently in police custody. Legal proceedings are expected to follow their police interviews.
This action was taken to safeguard the child and uphold custody laws, according to police statements.