Radio Progress News first radio station in the Upper West Region
A 27-year-old spiritualist has been apprehended by residents of Atiaa near Lamptey Mills in the Ga South Municipality for allegedly attempting to murder an 11-year-old girl for ritual purposes.
The suspect, identified only as C Prof, was reportedly apprehended after residents allegedly spotted him dragging the girl towards an uncompleted building at about 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
The uncompleted structure is also said to serve as the suspect’s shrine.
According to reports, residents became suspicious of the suspect’s actions and intervened before he could allegedly carry out the act.
The girl was rescued, while residents restrained the suspect and subsequently handed him over to the authorities.
A search of the suspect’s belongings reportedly led to the discovery of a bag containing what is believed to be human skeletal remains.
The discovery heightened suspicions among residents, who subsequently handed the suspect over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.
The circumstances surrounding how the skeletal remains came into the suspect’s possession, as well as their identity and origin, have not yet been established.
The alleged incident has reportedly caused concern among residents in the community, particularly over the safety of children and the activities taking place at the uncompleted structure.
The police are expected to investigate the incident, include the alleged attempted attack on the girl, the operation of the structure as a shrine and the suspected human remains found in the suspect’s possession.
The identity and condition of the victim have not been disclosed.
The suspect is expected to be taken through due process of the law as investigations continue.
