The Asankragwa Divisional Police Command in Ghana has dismissed 10 reported cases of suspected missing manhood, following medical examinations that confirmed the alleged victims' genitalia were intact and medically normal. According to the Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Vitus Napen, the first case was reported at Wassa Dunkwa on October 17, 2026. The division had since recorded 10 such cases, with Wassa Dunkwa recording six cases, Asankragwa two, Aboi Nkwanta one, and Breman one.
The complainants alleged that their genitalia disappeared after coming into physical contact with other people. However, preliminary investigations suggested that panic, anxiety, and misinformation had contributed to the spread of the allegations. Chief Superintendent Napen cautioned the public against raising false alarms about alleged missing genitalia, warning that such actions could have legal consequences.
The police referred all the complainants for medical examinations, which established that their genitalia were intact and medically normal. The Divisional Commander emphasized that individuals found culpable could face prosecution for offenses relating to the publication of false news and deceiving a public officer. He urged the public to desist from taking the law into their own hands and allow the police to investigate such allegations.
A mob attacked and vandalized a police patrol vehicle at Breman when officers arrived to rescue a suspect accused of causing the disappearance of a man's genitalia. The mob smashed the vehicle's rear windscreen in an attempt to lynch the suspect. Chief Superintendent Napen condemned the incident, describing it as criminal, and warned that anyone who attacked security personnel or destroyed state property would be arrested and prosecuted.
The Divisional Commander appealed to chiefs, opinion leaders, and assembly members in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality to intensify public education and encourage residents to report suspected criminal activities to the police for proper investigation. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between the police and the community to maintain peace and order.
As of the time of the briefing, no arrests had been made in connection with the vandalism, and investigations were ongoing to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged missing manhood cases and the mob attack on the patrol vehicle.
The Asankragwa Divisional Police Command has urged the public to remain calm and to report any suspected cases of crime to the police for proper investigation. The police have also warned against taking the law into their own hands and have promised to take action against anyone found to be engaging in such activities.
Key points
- The Ghana police have dismissed 10 cases of alleged missing manhood due to lack of evidence.
- A mob attacked and vandalized a police patrol vehicle at Breman, and investigations are ongoing to identify those responsible.
- The police have warned against raising false alarms and taking the law into their own hands, and have promised to prosecute those found culpable.
