Man who tied son to quad bike and dragged him through the streets charged

A 60-year-old man, Eric Mante, has been charged with causing harm to his teenage son after he allegedly tied the 16-year-old boy to a quad bike and dragged him through the streets of North Legon.

According to a report by 3news.com on May 8, 2026, the incident, which left the teenager with severe injuries, has sparked outrage among residents who witnessed it.

Police and eyewitness accounts indicate that the incident, which occurred on Sunday, May 3, 2026, stemmed from the teenager’s alleged disobedience to his father.

The man claimed the boy has been going out to play football with friends and sometimes goes to swim in pools of neighbours without permission.

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Mante, who reportedly lives with a permanent physical disability and uses crutches, is said to have gone to the playground, apprehended the boy with the assistance of others, tied him to the back of his quad bike, and dragged him along tarred roads in North Legon.

Residents said the suspect ignored repeated pleas from neighbours and passers-by to stop, even as the teenager screamed in pain.

The incident reportedly ended after residents chased and intercepted him.

By the time they were able to stop him, the boy had sustained serious injuries to his back, arms, knees, feet, and pelvic area.

An eyewitness, Ezekiel Nii Noi, who reportedly helped lead the rescue effort, described the incident as horrifying.

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“What I saw was that he tied the child to the back of the motorbike. I tried to stop him because he knows me, but he didn’t stop. So, I had to chase him and make sure people came out to rescue the boy,” 3news quoted him as saying.

Noi added that even a nearby police officer was unable to stop the suspect before more residents joined the pursuit.

The teenager was subsequently rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.

While in police custody, Mante reportedly broke down in tears.

“He has done several wrongs. I have cautioned him several times, but he wouldn’t listen. I really don’t know what came over me. I could not comprehend,” he allegedly told police.

Accra Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, confirmed that Mante had been formally charged.

“For now, he has been charged with causing harm. As we proceed with investigations, if there are additional charges, we will proffer as well,” she said.

Meanwhile, the victim is recovering in hospital.

The report further stated that the Member of Parliament for the area, Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, has intervened to cover the boy’s medical expenses, which had reportedly reached GH¢3,000, and pledged additional support.

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“We are not only coming to pay the fees for him to be discharged, but we’ll also support all his dressing and provide necessities like feeding and accommodation until he fully recovers,” Dr Sosu reportedly said.

“What the dad did, irrespective of his condition, was deadly. This child could have died. That was wicked and criminal,” he added.

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