A father, Philemon Alowah, who is also a Trotro driver at Nnudu_Akwamu in the Eastern Region is on the run after heavily beating his 9-year-old daughter and inflicting multiple wounds on her body.
According to sources, the suspect used electrical wire to whip his daughter after she allegedly stole his GHC20.
The incident happened on the 19th of August 2021 around 7p.m. in the evening.
Speaking with Atinka News Team, the victim, Abigail Ntiamoah, said her father started complaining of his missing GH 20 when he came from town.
The father then accused her of stealing the money and based on that, he started beating her with electrical wire.
The case was later reported to the Assembly Member of that area, Asare Patrick who decided to make an official complaint at the Frankadua Police Station.
Meanwhile, a Police medical report form has been secured for the child to receive treatment.
The culprit is yet be apprehended.
The Police has also urged the public to help find the father of the child.
“Information reaching us indicates that he is on the run. Any information about him should be forwarded to the nearest police station or through this number…..0594887839,” the Police stated.
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In other news: Suicide cases: Ashanti Region ranked first – Report
The Ashanti Region has been ranked first in the cases of suicide across the country in a yet to be released report for the first two quarters of the year, 2021.
This was made known by Dr Amma Mpomaa Konadu, a Specialist and the Deputy Director for Mental Health at Ghana Health Service at a meeting with the media in Kumasi on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
Giving a regional break down on suicide cases, Dr Mpomaa admitted that the trend was worrisome since there has been an increase across all the regions in the country compared to last year, 2020.
She suggested that drastic measures are taken by all to curb to situation.
Meanwhile, Dr Mpomaa emphasised the need to engage the media to educate them on responsible reportage and appropriate language to be used when writing or speaking about suicide on their platforms.
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