Police at Weija have arrested a 54-year-old mason, Isaac Adonteng, for allegedly beating his 13-year-old daughter, Celestine Adonteng, to death at Kokrobite. The Accra Regional Police Command announced the ongoing investigation in a statement issued on Thursday, November 20.
Preliminary information shows that the suspect accused the child of taking food meant for her younger sibling. He is said to have subjected her to repeated beatings with a cane, a metal pipe and other objects. Despite her injuries, he allegedly kept her locked in a room and failed to seek medical help.
Officers who responded to a complaint found the girl unconscious in the house. She was taken to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The body has been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
Police recovered a metal pipe and a cutlass from the scene, both suspected to have been used in the assault.
The regional command reminded parents and guardians that excessive punishment is a criminal offence and often leads to tragic outcomes.