Mybrytfmonline.com understand that, there are news speculating that the Ghana Police Service has allegedly arrested the man shown in a viral video beating up a baby.
According to the rumour which gave the suspect name as Richard Kofi, was picked up at about 3:30 pm on Wednesday at Akaa Buem in Jasikan in the Volta Region.
This follows a ransom reward of GHc2,000 place on information leading to the arrest of the guy shown in a viral video beating up a baby by the Ghana Police Service.
Meanwhile the Ghana Police Service has release a communique that they are following a number of leads as part of the ongoing investigation to track down the individual involved in the child abuse video which has gone viral on social media.
The Ghana Police went ahead to debunk the rumour saying that “No confirmed arrest has yet been made in connection with the case. Our intelligence teams and experts from the Police Cyber Crime Unit are working around the clock to resolve the case.”
“We are also counting on the public for further information that could help the search and rescue of the child and the arrest of the perpetrator. We therefore urge anyone with credible information on the development should contact the Police on 0243809991.” According to the statement.
Background:
A toddler believed to be less than two years old was seen in a viral video being beaten by man fo God knows what mistake committed by the toddler.
The recorded action took a total of 23 seconds, lashing the baby with a dry palm tree branch in what seems to be a rural area.
He beats the youngster 24 times until he gives up and abandons him.
As he continued to beat the youngster, he wept less and less, until it was obvious that the child could no longer cry.
The Ghana Police still remain with the reward placed on any information which will lead to the arrest of the man and save the toddler.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Evans Boateng