A 26-year-old man, Robert Akator, has been arrested over the alleged murder of a two-year-old boy at Wli-Afegame, a suburb of Hohoe in the Volta Region.
This was confirmed in a statement by the Volta North Regional Police Command, signed by its Public Relations Officer, Inspector Felix Kwao.
According to the police, the suspect was arrested on October 15, 2026, following intelligence received by the Command.
The police said the body of the deceased child had been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy to help establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Akator remains in police custody and is assisting with investigations. He is expected to be arraigned before court.
The Command has appealed to members of the public who may have relevant information about the incident to provide credible leads to support the investigation.
“Members of the public are also encouraged to provide credible information to the Police to support the investigation and enhance public safety,” the statement said.
The police assured residents of their commitment to protecting lives and maintaining law and order.
“The Volta North Regional Police Command remains committed to protecting lives, maintaining law and order, and ensuring public safety,” the statement added.
Investigations into the alleged murder are ongoing, with the police yet to disclose further details about the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
