Father Arrested For Beating Teenage Daughter to Death over Food

A father has found himself on the wrong side of the law after subjecting his teenage daughter to physical abuse, leading to her death at Kokrobite.

According to a police statement, 54-year-old Isaac Adonteng has been arrested and detained to assist with investigations.

“Exhibits retrieved from the scene include a cutlass and a metal pipe allegedly used in the assault.”

Incident
Per preliminary investigations, the suspect physically assaulted the victim with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food belonging to her younger sibling.

‘Despite the victim sustaining multiple injuries, the suspect failed to seek medical care and kept her confined in a room,” the police explained in a statement on November 21, 2025.

Police, acting on a complaint, proceeded to the residence where the victim was found unconscious.

She was pronounced dead at the Police Hospital.

“The body has since been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.”

Caution
The Accra Regional Police Command used the occasion to caution parents and guardians against the use of excessive force in correcting children, as such actions are unlawful and can lead to tragic outcomes.

Meanwhile, it encouraged the public to report all forms of child abuse and domestic violence promptly for swift intervention and protection of victims.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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