Police in the Ahafo Region have arrested the parents of a five-year-old girl who died after an alleged assault during a domestic dispute at Mim in the Asunafo North Municipality.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening, November 8, 2026. The deceased was a pupil of Mim M/A Basic School.

According to reports, a disagreement between the parents allegedly escalated into violence, during which the child was assaulted and fell heavily to the ground.

Police picked up both parents for questioning following the incident. However, the mother was released after preliminary questioning, while the father remains in custody assisting with investigations.

No formal charges have been announced.

Gender Ministry condemns the killing

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has condemned the child’s death, describing the incident as shocking and sorrowful.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 10, the Ministry said no child should lose their life in a place where they are expected to be safe.

It stressed that violence within the home must not be treated as a private family matter, adding that children must never become victims of disputes between adults.

The Ministry called for a thorough, transparent and speedy investigation, insisting that anyone found culpable must face the law.

It cited the Children’s Act, 1998 (Act 560), the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732), and the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) as relevant laws.

Separate investigation into alleged hospital refusal

The Ministry has also acknowledged allegations that a health facility in Mim refused to provide emergency medical attention to the injured child.

The girl’s mother reportedly told journalists that she rushed the child to a private hospital but claimed that medical personnel declined to attend to them. The child died shortly afterwards.

The Ministry said a separate investigation had been opened into the allegation and urged the relevant health regulatory authorities to establish what happened.

It emphasised that every child facing a medical emergency is entitled to immediate, life-saving care and that any failure must be addressed.

Social welfare officers to assess other children

The Ministry said social welfare officers would work with the police and the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) to follow the case.

Officers are also expected to assess the safety and well-being of other children in the household and provide psychosocial support to the affected family.

The Ministry has urged the public to speak out against child abuse and report suspected cases to the appropriate authorities.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death and the alleged denial of emergency medical care are ongoing.

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