Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - A pastor has been arrested in connection with the alleged attempt to bury a five-month-old baby alive at Abofrem in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region, Ghana.
The suspect, Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, Head Pastor of
Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, was apprehended following the
incident, which has shocked residents of the community.
According to eyewitness accounts, the pastor and an
accomplice were allegedly spotted at a refuse dump around 11 p.m. under
suspicious circumstances with the baby.
An eyewitness, Winfred Agbah, said he intervened after
noticing unusual activity and discovered that the child was still alive and
appeared to be on the verge of being buried.
He raised an alarm, and swift intervention helped prevent
what could have turned into a fatal incident.
Meanwhile, the Chief Linguist of Abofrem, Nana Yaw Badu,
confirmed that the suspect had earlier informed him that the child was dead,
which led to burial arrangements being discussed
He, however, said he was unaware that the baby was still
alive at the time.
The baby girl is currently receiving treatment at a
government hospital.
The Ghana Police Service has since arrested the suspect and
his accomplice, who are assisting with ongoing investigations.
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