CCTV Footage Captures Suspect Leaving With Missing Three-Year-Old Girl Later Found Dead at Cemetery
Police investigations are underway following the death of a three-year-old girl whose body was discovered at a cemetery in Sefwi Awaso in Ghana’s Western North Region, after CCTV footage reportedly captured a suspect leaving with the child.
The girl, identified as Deneza, was reported missing before her body was found on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Her death has raised concern within the community, with residents seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to reports, CCTV footage played a significant role in tracing the child’s movements before she was found dead. The footage reportedly showed a suspect identified as Sumilah offering the girl a soft drink before leading her away.
The recordings subsequently became an important part of efforts to establish what happened to the child. Information from the footage reportedly helped community members identify and confront the suspect, who was later arrested by police.
The circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance and death remain the subject of investigations. Authorities are expected to examine the available evidence, including the CCTV recordings, to establish the sequence of events and determine whether anyone else may have been involved.
Following the discovery, the child’s body was reportedly conveyed to a morgue for preservation and an autopsy. The examination is expected to help establish the cause of death and provide investigators with additional evidence.
The arrest has drawn attention to the role of surveillance technology in supporting investigations into missing persons and other suspected criminal incidents. CCTV recordings can help investigators reconstruct movements, identify potential witnesses and establish timelines, although the footage must be assessed alongside other evidence.
Community leaders have reportedly expressed sadness over the incident and called for a thorough investigation. The case has also renewed concerns about the safety of young children and the need for parents, guardians and other caregivers to remain vigilant.
Residents are awaiting further information from the police as investigators work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The suspect’s arrest does not in itself establish guilt. Any allegations against him must be tested through the appropriate legal process, and the outcome will depend on the evidence gathered by investigators and presented in court.
As the investigation continues, the community will be looking for clarity about how the child died and whether those responsible can be held accountable under the law.
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A 3-year-old girl identified as Denisa, who was reported missing at Sefwi Awaso in the Western North Region, has reportedly been found dead at a cemetery, with her head, both hands and one leg missing.
CCTV footage captured a man identified as Sumaila picking up the child from a house before she went missing. Sumaila has since been arrested by the Sefwi Bekwai Police for questioning as part of investigations into the unfortunate incident.
— 𝐀𝐒𝐊 (@askghmedia) October 18, 2026
Source: Thepressradio.com
