A 35-year-old man is in jail after being accused of kidnapping a 4-year-old boy. The incident happened in Accra.
A court in Accra has ordered the man to be kept in custody. He is facing charges related to the alleged kidnapping.
Prosecutors say the man lured the young boy away from his parents. He then is accused of demanding money for the child's safe return.
The Judicial Service stated the case is serious. Kidnapping a child is a grave offense.
The boy has reportedly been reunited with his family. Details about his condition were not released.
The Accra Circuit Court heard the initial charges. The remand means the investigation will continue while the suspect is detained.
This legal action follows an investigation by the Ghana Police Service.
The court will review the case again on a future date.
The prosecution will present more evidence to support the charges.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about child safety in the city.