Couple arrested after 5-year-old daughter dies in alleged assault at Mim

Police in the Ahafo Region have arrested a couple following the death of their five-year-old daughter during an alleged domestic violence incident at Mim in the Asunafo North Municipality.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening, November 8, 2026, following a reported disagreement between the couple over marital issues.

Preliminary accounts suggest that the domestic dispute turned violent, with the father allegedly assaulting the five-year-old girl before throwing her towards her mother.

The child reportedly sustained injuries during the incident and later died.

Police officers picked up both parents for questioning after the incident. However, the mother was subsequently released after preliminary interrogation, while the father remains in police custody assisting with investigations.

Residents and eyewitnesses alleged that the couple had a history of frequent disagreements over marital issues, with Sunday's confrontation taking a tragic turn.

The circumstances surrounding the child's death remain under investigation, as police work to establish what exactly happened during the confrontation and the respective roles of the parents.

EA