A couple at Kokrobite in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, has been arrested for allegedly beating their 13-year-old daughter to death after accusing her of eating her younger brother’s food.

The victim, identified as Celestine, was reportedly assaulted by her father, Issah Mohammed, and her stepmother, Yaa Grace, after the stepmother informed him of the alleged incident when he returned from work.

Information gathered indicates that Issah had earlier divorced Celestine’s biological mother over repeated acts of abuse and was now living with his new partner, who is also a suspect in the case.

Eyewitnesses told Adom News that Issah used a cane, shovel, and cutlass to beat the young girl, resulting in severe internal injuries.

They added that the couple locked Celestine in a separate room without food or water, where she died the following day.

Neighbours who found the situation suspicious reported it to the police, resulting in the couple’s arrest

A relative of Celestine’s biological mother, Justina Acquah, expressed outrage, saying Issah had a long history of abusive behaviour and called for justice for the deceased.

The Kokrobite District Police Command has begun investigations, while the body has been deposited at the Police Hospital for autopsy.