Police arrest suspect after gender ministry acts on viral child abuse video

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has confirmed that a suspect has been arrested following the circulation of a viral video showing the abuse of a child.

This statement was issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection.

In an update issued in December 2025, the Ministry said the matter was promptly referred to the Ghana Police Service by the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection after the video emerged. Police investigations are currently ongoing.

The Ministry stated that it is working closely with the Ghana Police Service and other relevant child protection agencies to ensure the case is thoroughly investigated and that justice is served in accordance with the law.

It reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of children and its resolve to collaborate with law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to prevent similar incidents and hold perpetrators of child abuse accountable.

Beyond the investigation, the Ministry cautioned parents, guardians, and caregivers against the use of violent disciplinary methods, stressing that discipline must never result in physical harm to a child.

It urged the adoption of non-violent approaches to child upbringing.

The Ministry further emphasised that protecting children is a shared responsibility, calling on families, communities, traditional and religious leaders, and the general public to help ensure that children grow up in safe, caring, and protective environments.

Members of the public were encouraged to report suspected cases of abuse through the Domestic Violence Call Centre on 0800-111-222, the Ministry’s Helpline of Hope Call Centres on 0800-800-800 or 0800-900-900, or at the nearest police station.

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has confirmed that a suspect has been arrested following the circulation of a viral video showing the abuse of a child.

This statement was issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection.

In an update issued in December 2025, the Ministry said the matter was promptly referred to the Ghana Police Service by the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection after the video emerged. Police investigations are currently ongoing.

The Ministry stated that it is working closely with the Ghana Police Service and other relevant child protection agencies to ensure the case is thoroughly investigated and that justice is served in accordance with the law.

It reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of children and its resolve to collaborate with law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to prevent similar incidents and hold perpetrators of child abuse accountable.

Beyond the investigation, the Ministry cautioned parents, guardians, and caregivers against the use of violent disciplinary methods, stressing that discipline must never result in physical harm to a child.

It urged the adoption of non-violent approaches to child upbringing.

The Ministry further emphasised that protecting children is a shared responsibility, calling on families, communities, traditional and religious leaders, and the general public to help ensure that children grow up in safe, caring, and protective environments.

Members of the public were encouraged to report suspected cases of abuse through the Domestic Violence Call Centre on 0800-111-222, the Ministry’s Helpline of Hope Call Centres on 0800-800-800 or 0800-900-900, or at the nearest police station.