Audio By Carbonatix
An eight-year-old girl is receiving treatment at the Walewale Government Hospital after her father assaulted her with fire for allegedly stealing ¢10.
The victim, who has lost three fingers of her right hand, was accused by her stepmother of stealing the money from her grandmother.
The girl is said to have denied the accusation and was exonerated by the grandmother, but her father, Alhassan Maijida, insisted the money was with her and attacked the little girl.
He beat her with a giant stick leading to an eye injuries before setting her hand on fire.
The victim was abandoned after the assault, which occurred on Wednesday night at Kparpiri, a village about 20 kilometres from Walewale.
She was rescued by a relative who rushed her to the Wulugu Health Centre before she was referred to the Walewale Government Hospital.
A relative, Aminatu Salifu, who is now taking care of her at the hospital, spoke to Joy News' Regional Correspondent, Eliasu Tanko.
Latest Stories
-
‘I was born in South Africa’, says beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina facing legal bid to deport her
2 hours -
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK
2 hours -
Ghana’s output expansion largely driven by labour, capital rather than innovation – Opoku-Afari
2 hours -
Ghana is ready for nuclear power adoption – Gov’t affirms
2 hours -
GJA@77: Media-government partnership vital to Ghana’s democracy – Shamima Muslim
2 hours -
LUV FM High School Debate: Opoku Ware and St. Hubert Seminary book quarterfinal spots
3 hours -
Stronger research, industry linkages needed to build a competitive digital economy – Deloitte Technology Senior Manager
3 hours -
Economy experience high but unbalanced growth from mid-2000 to 2022 debt crisis – Former 1st Deputy Governor
3 hours -
Tell Your Story: Political, business and industry leaders to share journey with young Ghanaians
3 hours -
‘Gold cannot save you at 2am’ – Obuobia Darko challenges mining giants to invest in healthcare
3 hours -
Wontumi’s incarceration will not stop his chairmanship bid – Palgrave
3 hours -
Eurobond borrowings over 2007-2021 used for budget financing; Ghana borrowed US$15.59bn – Opoku-Afari
3 hours -
Newborn baby found in dustbin at Kasoa Main Station toilet
3 hours -
Ghanaian skincare brand KAEME wins DHL ESG Excellence Exporter of the Year award
4 hours -
Ho Communique: Democracy Not for Sale
4 hours