13-year-old narrowly escapes ritual killing in Eastern Region

A 13-year-old girl narrowly escaped a suspected ritual killing in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region.

According to multiple media reports, the teenager was abducted by unidentified men on Friday, January 10, 2025, at around 8:00 PM.

The reports reveal that the girl managed to escape from a concealed location where she was being held.

Her escape was made possible when a good Samaritan intervened by shouting warnings, prompting the abductors to flee as they were allegedly preparing to harm her.

Frank Amankwah, the Assembly Member for the Kitase Electoral Area, attributed the increasing cases of kidnapping in the area to non-functional streetlights.

“I have made several complaints about these issues. From Ayi Mensah to Peduase Lodge, the streetlights in these areas are all not working. People from Ashaiman, Madina, Nungua, and nearby towns come here, making it difficult to trace such incidents when they occur,” he stated.

He further appealed for improved security measures in the area.

“It is disheartening how lax security is around Peduase Lodge. I plead with the IGP and all security agencies to come to our aid,” he urged.

EE/MA