A 26-year-old man, Robert Akator, has been arrested by the Volta North Regional Police Command for the alleged murder of a two-year-old boy at Wli-Afegame in the Hohoe Municipality.
He was arrested on September 15, 2026, after police discovered the child’s lifeless body following an intelligence tip-off.
A statement signed by the Volta North Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Inspector Felix Kwao, said the body had been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The statement added that the suspect was in police custody, assisting with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“He will be put before the court to face justice,” Inspector Kwao stressed.
He urged the public to remain calm, refrain from speculation and allow investigators to conduct their work professionally.
“Members of the public are also encouraged to provide credible information to the Police to support the investigation and enhance public safety,” he said.
The statement reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives, maintaining law and order, and ensuring public safety.
