- A 31-year-old farmer in Adidaase, near Manso Amenfi, has been arrested for the murder of his six-year-old son.
- The boy was reported missing, prompting a community-wide search.
- Police later interrogated the father, Abdul Salam, who confessed to killing the child and hiding his severed body parts in a bush.
- He allegedly committed the act for ritual purposes. The suspect is in custody as investigations continue.
Residents of Adidaase, a farming community near Manso Amenfi, are reeling after a gruesome discovery linked to the disappearance of a six-year-old boy. The child, who was reported missing last week, was later found dead — and the person behind the crime was his own father.
Police say Abdul Salam, a 31-year-old farmer, confessed to murdering his son and dismembering the body. The remains were hidden in a nearby bush, where officers recovered the severed head and legs. According to investigators in Asankragua, Salam admitted he intended to sell the body parts for ritual purposes.
The boy’s disappearance had triggered a frantic search across the community, with residents hoping for a safe return. But the truth unraveled when police questioned the father, whose confession stunned even seasoned officers.
The suspect is currently in custody and is expected to face trial. Meanwhile, the community remains in shock, with many calling for swift justice and stronger measures to curb ritual-related crimes.
