The Police are awaiting an autopsy on the body of a two-year-old boy found dead at Wli-Afegame in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region as investigations continue into the suspected murder.
A 26-year-old man, Robert Akator, has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody while investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
The Volta North Regional Police Command said the suspect was apprehended on September 15, 2026, following a tip-off that led to the discovery of the child’s lifeless body.
In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Inspector Felix Kwao, the Police confirmed that the body had been deposited at a mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The examination is expected to provide forensic evidence that could help investigators determine the cause of death and establish the facts surrounding the incident.
The Police have not disclosed the circumstances that led to the boy’s death or the specific evidence linking the suspect to the alleged crime.
Investigations are ongoing to establish what happened and determine the possible involvement of the arrested man.
The Command has appealed to residents and anyone with relevant information to assist the investigation by providing credible leads to the Police.
“Members of the public are also encouraged to provide credible information to the Police to support the investigation and enhance public safety,” the statement said.
The Police reiterated their commitment to protecting lives, maintaining law and order, and ensuring public safety as investigations into the suspected murder continue.
