A 26-year-old man, Robert Akator, is in police custody for the alleged murder of a two-year-old boy at Wli-Afegame in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region.
Akator was apprehended on September 15, 2026, after police discovered the lifeless body of the deceased following an intelligence tip-off.
In a communiqué signed by the Volta North Regional Public Relations Officer, Inspector Felix Kwao, the police confirmed that the corpse has been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
“The suspect is in police custody assisting with the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident,” Inspector Kwao stated, adding that Akator “will be put before the court to face justice.”
The police have 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,” the statement added.
“The Volta North Regional Police Command remains committed to protecting lives, maintaining law and order, and ensuring public safety,” Inspector Kwao concluded.
