Police Arrest Two Suspects Following Viral Child Abuse Video in Agona Jamasi
IGP’s Special Cyber Team tracks viral footage leading to swift arrests in Ashanti Region
- Two suspects arrested after a video of child abuse circulated on social media.
- Incident traced to Agona Jamasi; the 11-year-old victim has been rescued and is safe.
- Suspects handed over to DOVVSU as police vow decisive action against child abuse.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two individuals in connection with a viral video showing the physical abuse of a young girl at Agona Jamasi in the Ashanti Region.
In a statement released on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said the arrests were made by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team after swift investigations traced the incident to the community.
Police said the first suspect, Grace Mensah, was arrested through intelligence-led operations in the area. Further inquiries later led to the arrest of Godfred Osei Akoto, the man seen in the video assaulting the child.
Preliminary investigations indicate that on December 6, 2025, the 11-year-old victim left home and did not return as expected. During interrogation, Osei Akoto allegedly told police that he had been given permission by the child’s grandmother to physically discipline her.
The police confirmed that the victim has since been rescued and is currently safe. Both suspects have been transferred to the Mampong Regional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) to assist with ongoing investigations.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children and assured the public that all forms of abuse will be dealt with decisively.
