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Police arrest man for alleged murder of 13-year-old daughter
The Ghana Police Service says the Weija Divisional Police Command has begun investigations into the death of a 13-year-old girl.
According to the Police, Celestine Adonteng, was allegedly abused by her 54-year-old father, Isaac Adonteng, at Kokrobite.
In a press release dated 20th November 2025, the Police stated that preliminary investigations show the suspect assaulted the child with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food meant for her younger sibling.
The Police added that although the girl sustained serious injuries, the suspect failed to seek medical treatment for her and kept her locked in a room.
According to the Police, officers responded to a complaint and found the victim unconscious in the house.
She was rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Her body has been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The Police further indicated that the suspect has been arrested and detained to assist with investigations.
They said a metal pipe and a cutlass believed to have been used in the assault were retrieved from the scene as exhibits.
The Accra Regional Police Command cautioned parents and guardians against the use of excessive force in correcting children, stressing that such acts are unlawful and can lead to tragic consequences.
The Police urged the public to promptly report all forms of child abuse and domestic violence for quick intervention.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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