Police arrest Mim father for death of five-year-old daughter

Police in the Ahafo Region have arrested a man in Mim following the tragic death of his five-year-old daughter during a domestic dispute. The incident, which occurred on the evening of November 8, 2026, reportedly stemmed from a violent altercation between the child's parents. The victim, a pupil at the Mim M/A Basic School, died shortly after being allegedly assaulted by her father during the struggle.

According to witness accounts provided to the Ahafo Regional Police Command, the disagreement between the parents escalated into physical violence. During the altercation, the father is alleged to have assaulted the young girl, causing her to fall heavily to the ground. While the child's mother was initially detained for questioning by the police, she has since been released as investigations focus on the father’s primary role in the fatality.

Beyond the domestic assault, the police are investigating troubling allegations that a local health facility in Mim refused to provide emergency medical care to the injured child. Reports suggest that this refusal may have been a critical factor in the child's failure to survive her injuries. Authorities are currently examining the conduct of the facility's staff to determine if there was criminal negligence or a breach of emergency care protocols.

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has strongly condemned the incident and is coordinating support for the bereaved family. Ministry officials are providing social services to the mother while urging the public to be more vigilant in reporting suspected child abuse. The Ghana Police Service has assured the public of a thorough investigation into both the assault and the alleged denial of medical services.