The Techiman Police Command in the Bono East Region has taken a woman into custody following allegations that she attempted to kill her two stepchildren. Reports from Peace FM indicate that the suspect served the children food laced with a toxic substance after a disagreement within the household. The incident has caused significant concern among residents in the Techiman municipality.
According to accounts corroborated by Adom Online and GhanaWeb investigators the children began showing signs of severe distress shortly after consuming the meal. Family members and neighbors intervened quickly to transport the victims to a nearby medical facility. Hospital officials have not released a formal statement on the current condition of the children but reports suggest they are undergoing intensive observation.
The Techiman Police have not yet publicly identified the suspect by her full name as of this report. Officers from the regional command stated that the woman is currently being interrogated to establish the motive behind the act. Police sources told Citi Newsroom that forensic samples of the food have been collected for laboratory analysis to identify the specific poison involved in the case.
This investigation remains active as authorities seek to record statements from the father of the children and other witnesses present during the domestic dispute. The Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public against taking the law into their own hands and has promised a thorough prosecution of the matter. Formal charges are expected to be filed once the medical reports and forensic results are finalized.