Three suspects arrested over viral video of toddler served alcohol

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a viral video showing a two-year-old child being served alcohol at Kade in the Eastern Region.

A statement released by the police on December 20, 2025, indicated that the suspects were arrested in December 2025 by officers of the Cyber Vetting team as a result of a sustained intelligence-led operation.

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"The suspects, Tawiah Precious, alias T' Moni, aged 18, Emmanuel Dadzie alias Shapiro, aged 24, and Stephen Amoako, aged 22, who is the father of the child, were arrested on Saturday, 20th December 2025, by officers of the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team at Okumani, a suburb of Kade, following sustained intelligence-led operations," the statement indicated.

The statement added that the victim has since been rescued and handed over to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVSU) at Asamankese for protection, while they wait for reunification with the mother.

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According to the police, all the suspects are currently in police custody and will be arraigned before the court.

However, the police are working rigorously to arrest two other suspects, Afram Bright, alias Mogabe, and Panyin, who are currently at large.

The Ghana police reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of children.

Read full statement below

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