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The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects following the circulation of a viral video showing the physical abuse of a young girl at Agona Jamasi in the Ashanti Region.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said the arrests were carried out by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team after swift investigations traced the incident to Agona Jamasi.
According to the Police, suspect Grace Mensah was first arrested through intelligence-led operations in the area. Further investigations later led to the arrest of Godfred Osei Akoto, the man captured in the viral video physically assaulting the child.
Preliminary investigations revealed that on December 6, 2025, the 11-year-old victim reportedly left home and failed to return. During interrogation, Godfred Osei Akoto told police that he had been authorised by the child’s grandmother to discipline her.
The Police confirmed that the victim has since been rescued and is currently safe. Both suspects have been handed over to the Mampong Regional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) to assist with ongoing investigations.
The Ghana Police Service reiterated its firm commitment to protecting children and assured the public that all forms of child abuse will be dealt with decisively.
