Fear and anxiety have gripped residents of Sefwi Awaso in the5 Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region following the disappearance of a three-year-old girl under circumstances that have raised serious concerns among community members.
According to residents, the incident occurred on Thursday, October 8, 2026, leaving the family of the missing girl devastated and the community worried about her whereabouts. The incident has triggered concern among residents, who are anxious to know what happened to the toddler and are calling for intensified efforts to locate her.
Information gathered from the community indicates that CCTV footage allegedly captured a man believed to be in his thirties taking the girl. The footage is reportedly part of the information being considered as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance.
The man, who was subsequently arrested as a suspect, has reportedly denied taking the girl to an unknown location during interrogations. However, further information suggests that he allegedly mentioned a Nigerian motor mechanic to whom he claimed to have handed over the child.
The Nigerian mechanic has also reportedly denied knowing anything about the disappearance or having any involvement in the matter. His alleged denial has added another dimension to the ongoing investigations as authorities work to establish the facts surrounding the case.
Sources further indicate that both the initial suspect and the Nigerian mechanic have been remanded into custody pending further investigations. The development comes as efforts continue to establish the whereabouts of the missing three-year-old girl and determine the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Meanwhile, residents of Sefwi Awaso, together with some stakeholders, have reportedly organised searches around the community and neighbouring areas in an attempt to find the child. The search efforts are said to have covered several locations, but the toddler has yet to be found.
The unsuccessful search has heightened fears among residents, particularly parents, who are concerned about the safety of children in the community. Many are hoping that further investigations and information from the public will help establish the child’s whereabouts.
The parents of the missing girl are appealing to members of the public to assist in locating their daughter. They are urging anyone who may have seen the child or possesses credible information about her whereabouts to report it promptly to the police or the appropriate authorities.
Residents are also calling for intensified investigations and5t continued public support to help secure the child’s safe return. The community remains hopeful that the ongoing efforts will yield positive results and reunite the three-year-old girl with her family.
