Five people have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a four-year-old girl in Fumso in the Ashanti Region.

The suspects are said to be from Wassa Jappa in the Western Region and travelled to Akyem Oda in the Eastern Region.

According to reports, they are all allegedly involved in illegal mining.

The Assembly member for the Fumso Electoral Area, Adakora Albert, confirmed the incident and reported it to the Fumso police.

They were handed over to the Fumso police for further investigation. Concerned community members have also appealed to the police for a thorough investigation.