The Ghana Police Service has announced that it is looking for a man who was seen in a video that has gone viral on social media brutally beating a toddler.
The toddler could be seen and heard helplessly sobbing in the video, but it is unknown what may have prompted the man to carry out such a heinous and brutal act.
Numerous viewers of the video circulated it and alerted the police to the abuse.
In response to the video, the police stated that “efforts are underway to track down the individual involved, have him arrested, and rescue the child.”
In addition, the police have offered a reward of GHC 2,000.00 to anyone with information that could result in the capture of the offending male adult.
HELP POLICE EFFORT IN RESCUING A CHILD BEING ABUSED IN A VIRAL VIDEO
The Police have sighted a horrifying video on social media in which a male adult is seen subjecting an infant to severe beating under a tree.
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) October 4, 2022
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In view of the urgency associated with the matter, a reward of GHC2000 has been set aside for anyone who is able to provide credible information that could lead to the arrest of the individual and rescue of the child.
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) October 4, 2022
“Anyone with such information should contact the police on 0243809991,” a Facebook post from the Police noted.
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