27-Year-Old Spiritualist Arrested Over Alleged Attempt to Abduct 11-Year-Old Girl
A 27-year-old spiritualist has reportedly been apprehended by residents at Atiaa near Lamptey Mills in the Ga South Municipality over an alleged attempt to abduct an 11-year-old girl.
The suspect, identified only as “C Prof,” was reportedly intercepted after residents allegedly saw him dragging the young girl towards an uncompleted building believed to be used as his shrine.
The incident reportedly raised alarm among residents, who intervened and prevented the suspect from taking the girl further into the building.
According to the information available, residents subsequently searched the suspect’s belongings and allegedly discovered a bag containing what appeared to be human skeletal parts.
The discovery has heightened concerns among residents, particularly because of the allegation that the girl was being taken to the building for ritual purposes.
However, the claim that the suspected abduction was intended for ritual purposes has not been independently established and would require investigation by the appropriate authorities.
The alleged discovery of skeletal remains is also yet to be formally verified. Authorities would need to examine the items to determine whether they are genuinely human remains and establish their origin.
The incident is expected to attract the attention of the Ghana Police Service, which may investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged attempted abduction and the items reportedly recovered from the suspect.
Investigators could also question the suspect and witnesses to establish exactly what happened and determine whether anyone else may have been involved.
The safety of the 11-year-old girl is expected to be a major concern as authorities work to establish the facts surrounding the incident.
Residents in the community have also been urged to allow the police to handle the investigation and avoid taking matters into their own hands.
The allegations against the suspect remain unproven, and he is entitled to due process. The purpose of the investigation will be to establish whether an offence occurred and, if so, identify those responsible.
The reported incident has nevertheless generated concern in the community and renewed attention on the need for parents, guardians and residents to remain vigilant regarding the safety of children.
Further details, including whether the suspect has been formally charged, the exact nature of the items reportedly found in his possession and the outcome of any police investigation, are yet to be confirmed.
More information is expected to emerge as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
Source: Thepressradio.com
