ACCRA, Ghana, 8th May: The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old man for allegedly assaulting his 16-year-old biological son at North Legon in Accra.
According to a statement issued by the Regional Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service on May 6, 2026, preliminary investigations revealed that the incident occurred on May 3, 2026, when the teenager had gone out to play football with friends.
Police identified the suspect as Eric Mante. Investigators say the suspect allegedly confronted the boy, tied him to a quad motorbike and sped off with him.
The police further disclosed that during the incident, the victim reportedly fell onto a tarred road near Adonai Church and was dragged along the road, sustaining multiple injuries.
The victim’s screams reportedly attracted nearby residents, who intervened and stopped the suspect from continuing the act.
The injured teenager was subsequently rushed to the Legon Hospital for medical treatment, while the suspect was arrested by police officers.
According to the Police Command, the suspect admitted to the act during investigations and claimed he acted out of anger over the victim’s behaviour. He has since been charged and put before court.
The Accra Regional Police Command condemned all forms of violence against children and urged parents and guardians to adopt lawful and non-violent means of disciplining children.
The Command also encouraged the public to promptly report cases of abuse to the police and relevant authorities.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites✍️)/Ahotoronline.com | Ghana 🇬🇭