Mother who Attempted Murdering her 2 Year Old Daughter has been Remanded into Custody

Residents of Agoeyevukope a suburb of Aflao in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta region were thrown into a state of shock and disbelief on January 18, 2024 at about 2pm when some herdsmen called out that they have heard the cry of a child in one unused septic tank in an isolated apartment within the community.

To their dismay, a girl of about 2 years was discovered, but thankfully the water level was low and she was still alive.

Torgbui Ahiabli II of Klexorme took the child to the Ketu South Divisional Police Headquarters to make a formal report and the child was handed over to him for medical assistance and care.

A few days later, a young lady in her teens appeared at the palace to claim the child.

Upon interrogations by the chief, the lady confessed to dumping the child in the sceptic tank, due to financial constrains in taking care of her (the child) after her boyfriend abandoned her and the child.

The matter was quickly reported to the police which led to her arrest and further investigations by the Police.

Chief Inspector Leticia, told this reporter that the lady who gave her name as Mummy Tengey, an 18 year old came from Aneho, a town in Togo with her boyfriend to seek shelter at her mother’s place at Yame-Kpatako because they were on the wanted list of Togolese Police for crimes she did not disclose.

According to the police Chief Inspector, Mummy explained that due to financial constraints after her mother ejected her from the house, she had no other option than to end the life of the child.

She said that after dumping her daughter, a friend promised to give her a job. Upon realizing her child was saved, she decided to come for her.

The Magistrate Court – Aflao presided over by H/W Sheritta Golo has therefore remanded her into police custody to reappear on March 4th, 2024 pending advice from the Attorney General’s Office.

By Sylvia Esi Awuye || Ghanananewsonline.com.gh