Asankragwa Police dismiss 10 missing manhood reports as false

The Asankragwa Divisional Police Command has dismissed 10 reported cases of missing genitalia in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality as false after medical examinations proved the claims were baseless. Chief Superintendent Vitus Napen confirmed that each of the complainants underwent professional medical testing, which established that their organs were intact and medically normal. The reports, which first emerged on October 17, 2026, in Wassa Dunkwa, had spread rapidly to other parts of the municipality, creating significant public anxiety.

According to the Divisional Commander, the surge in reports was fueled by misinformation and collective panic rather than any actual criminal activity. This atmosphere of fear led to a violent confrontation in Breman, where a mob attacked and vandalised a police patrol vehicle. The attack occurred while officers were attempting to secure a suspect linked to one of the cases, demonstrating the high tensions and the potential for civil unrest caused by the unsubstantiated rumors.

Chief Superintendent Napen strongly condemned the attack on law enforcement and warned the public against raising false alarms. He explained that such claims do not only waste police resources but also incite mob violence, where innocent people could be harmed by misinformed crowds. He urged residents to remain calm and to trust the formal investigative processes instead of reacting to hearsay or unverified reports that bypass the rule of law.

The police have initiated further investigations to trace the origin of the false reports and to prevent the further spread of misinformation in the municipality. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining public order in Wassa Amenfi West while calling on community leaders to help educate the public on the dangers of spreading false information that triggers panic and attacks on security personnel.