Police detain father after five-year-old girl dies in alleged domestic assault at Mim

Police in the Ahafo Region have detained a man following the death of his five-year-old daughter in an alleged assault during a domestic dispute between him and the child’s mother at Mim in the Asunafo North Municipality.

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening, November 8, 2026, prompting the police to arrest both parents for questioning.

According to a report by Crime Check TV, the child’s mother was subsequently released after preliminary questioning, while the father remains in police custody to assist with investigations.

Witnesses and residents alleged that the couple had frequently engaged in disagreements over marital issues, with the latest argument escalating into violence.

During the confrontation, the father allegedly assaulted the five-year-old girl and threw her towards her mother, leading to the incident that resulted in the child’s death.

The circumstances surrounding the child’s death are still under investigation, and the police are yet to establish the full details of what happened.

The father remains in custody as investigations continue.

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