The Weija Divisional Police Command has arrested 54-year-old mason, Isaac Adonteng, for allegedly killing his daughter at Kokrobite, a community in the Ga South municipality of the Greater Accra region.
The deceased, 13-year-old Celestine Adonteng, was alleged to have taken some food belonging to her younger sibling.
The father assaulted her with a metal pipe, a cane and other objects, and kept her in a room without taking her to the hospital, despite the numerous bruises and injuries she suffered from the beatings.
A police statement issued on Friday, November 21, 2025 says officers rushed to the house upon a tip-off and found the young victim unconscious. She was rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The suspect is currently in custody assisting the police with investigations. The police statement further advised parents to desist from abusing their children since the law will not take it lightly with them.
Find below the statement issued by the police:
MAN ARRESTED FOR THE MURDER OF HIS DAUGHTER
The Weija Divisional Police Command has commenced investigations into the tragic death of a 13-year-old girl, Celestine Adonteng, who was allegedly subjected to severe physical abuse by her father, Isaac Adonteng, at Kokrobite.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect physically assaulted the victim with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food belonging to her younger sibling. Despite the victim sustaining multiple injuries, the suspect failed to seek medical care and kept her confined in a room. Police, acting on a complaint, proceeded to the residence where the victim was found unconscious. She was rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The body has since been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy..
The suspect, Isaac Adonteng, a 54-year-old mason, has been arrested and detained to assist with investigations. Exhibits retrieved from the scene include a cutlass and a metal pipe allegedly used in the assault.
The Accra Regional Police Command strongly cautions parents and guardians against the use of excessive force in correcting children, as such actions are unlawful and can lead to tragic outcomes.
The Command urges the public to report all forms of child abuse and domestic violence promptly for swift intervention and protection of victims.
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