The Aflao community, situated in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, is in shock following the alleged ritual murder of a five-year-old girl.
The unfortunate incident occurred on the evening of Monday, May 12, 2025.
Reports indicate that the young girl went missing after her mother stepped out briefly, leaving her and a younger sibling asleep at home.
Upon arrival, and with the child nowhere to be found, the mother and other family members quickly began a search for her in the house and other areas in the town.
Later, the girl’s blood-stained clothing was found on the compound of a man identified as Ahiable Yao David, a fan milk vendor and a well-known member of a local church choir.
The case was reported to the police, leading to a full probe into the matter.
A thorough search of the suspect’s room by the police officers led to the discovery of a buried pot beneath his bed, containing human body parts believed to be that of the missing child.
The suspect is currently on the run, but the police have assured that he will be arrested to assist in the investigation.
Meanwhile, authorities have asked anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspect to contact the police immediately for action to be taken.