A 26-year-old man, Robert Akator, has been arrested for the alleged killing of a two-year-old boy at Wli-Afegame in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region.
The suspect was picked up on September 15, 2026, after police discovered the lifeless body of the child following an intelligence tip-off.
The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued by the Volta North Regional Police Command and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Inspector Felix Kwao.
According to the statement, the body has since been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy, while the suspect remains in custody assisting investigations.
“He will be put before the court to face justice,” Inspector Kwao stated.
He urged the public to remain calm and desist from speculation to allow investigators to 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 added.
