Police in Tarkwa have arrested a 45-year-old man. He is accused of stealing the placenta of a woman who recently gave birth.
The suspect was apprehended by the Ghana Police Service. The incident occurred in the Tarkwa area.
Details reported by the Ghana Police Service indicate the man’s alleged motive. He told investigators a spiritualist instructed him to commit the act.
The placenta is a vital part of childbirth. It connects the mother and baby during pregnancy.
The police are continuing their investigation into the matter. They have not provided further details on the spiritualist mentioned by the suspect.