The Awutu Bereku District Police Command, led by Superintendent Edmond Nyamekye, has arrested a couple over allegations surrounding the death of their newborn child in Awutu Bontrase.
The suspects, identified as 22-year-old Abena Benewa and 26-year-old Bright Ashiao, reportedly delivered the baby at home.
According to reports, neighbours became suspicious after noticing that the newborn had not been seen for several days. Concerns within the community later intensified when the lifeless body of the infant was reportedly discovered at a refuse dump with some body parts missing.
The discovery prompted an investigation by the police, which eventually led to the arrest of the couple.
An eyewitness claimed that when residents initially questioned the father, he allegedly stated that the baby died naturally and had been buried at the refuse site. However, reports indicated that statements he later made during police interrogation reportedly differed from what he had earlier told community members.
Prince Larbie, Assemblyman for the Bontrase Electoral Area, confirmed that the suspects were in police custody.
Superintendent Nyamekye also confirmed that investigations are ongoing, including efforts to determine whether the incident may have involved ritual-related motives.
