The Akwatia Police Command has arrested a man identified as Coffie Agyemang, a resident of Kwamang, for allegedly attempting to sell his three-year-old son for money.
According to sources, the suspect reportedly confided in a friend that he intended to sell the child due to financial hardship. The information was subsequently relayed to the police, who initiated a covert operation to verify the claim.
Police officers allegedly posed as interested buyers and engaged the suspect in negotiations. After discussions, an amount of GHS1 million was reportedly agreed upon.
Sources say Mr Agyemang later brought the child to a pre-arranged meeting location, where he was arrested by police officers.
Further allegations suggest that the suspect intended for the child to be killed for ritual purposes, after which parts of the body would be taken, and the remains returned to him to make it appear the child had died naturally. These claims, however, remain under investigation.
Attempts by the media to obtain official comments from the police were unsuccessful. The Akwatia Police Command indicated that investigations are ongoing and that further details will be provided at the appropriate time.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.