The lifeless body of a three-year-old girl was found without her tongue after she had been missing for three days in Dagombaline, located within the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
A group of children playing football nearby stumbled upon the body while retrieving their ball from a building where police officers are stationed.
The body was discovered on the top floor of the building, which is currently undergoing renovation following a recent fire.
The victim, Taslima Labaran, a twin, had been missing since Thursday, despite her mother’s persistent efforts, including lodging an official complaint with the police.
Rukaya Muntari, the grieving mother, recounted her last moments with her missing daughter, expressing her frustration over the unsuccessful search efforts.
Police officers, assisted by community members, have transported the body to the morgue as part of their investigation.
The incident has instilled fear in the community, prompting residents to gather at the scene to witness the tragic discovery.