Two suspects arrested in connection with the alleged killing of a two-year-old girl at Sefwi Awaso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region have been remanded into police custody pending further investigations.
The suspects, identified as Sumaila Atta and Daniel Chimaobi, are facing charges in connection with the alleged stealing and murder of two-year-old Denisah Neomina.
At a hearing before the Bibiani District Court, presided over by His Worship Lord Delvin Essandoh, the first accused, Sumaila Atta, was charged with stealing a child and subsequently murdering her.
The second accused, Daniel Chimaobi, was charged with abetment of stealing a child and abetment of murder.
The court remanded both accused persons into police custody and directed the prosecutor, Detective Inspector Daniel Ansah, to ensure that the case docket is forwarded to the Attorney-General’s Department for advice.
The case was adjourned to November 9, 2026, to allow for compliance with the court’s directive and to await advice from the Attorney-General’s Department.
The incident has reportedly triggered fear and panic among residents of Sefwi Awaso, raising concerns about the safety of children in the community.
