The Ghana Police Service has deployed a special team to investigate the deaths of three children whose bodies were discovered in the boot of a vehicle in Tamale. The team, comprising intelligence and crime scene officers, will assist with forensic and other investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. This move is aimed at unraveling the mystery behind the tragic incident.
According to the police, the vehicle owner, a personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has been arrested and is assisting with investigations. The GIS personnel reportedly told the police that the vehicle had been stuck in mud for five days. The police have secured the vehicle for further forensic examination, while an autopsy is expected to provide additional information on the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The three children, Dauda Abdul Aziz (3), Saani Alsharaf (5), and Dauda Fadilan (7), had left home for Islamic classes on October 5 but did not return. Community members made efforts to locate them, but it was not until 0500 hours on October 5 that their bodies were discovered in the boot of a black Hyundai Tucson. The vehicle was found stuck in mud on a road leading to the Koblimahagu Zoo in Tamale.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver's door and the rear passenger door behind the driver's seat were open, while the other doors, including the boot, were locked. The police received a complaint about the missing children on October 5, prompting a search effort. The incident has raised concerns in the community, with many calling for swift action to bring perpetrators to justice.
The police have assured the public that all necessary investigative steps are being taken to determine the circumstances that led to the deaths of the three children. The public has been urged to remain calm as investigations continue. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Wisdom Lavoe, Northern Regional Police Commander, issued a statement assuring the public of the police's commitment to resolving the case.
An autopsy is expected to provide further information on the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The outcome of the autopsy and ongoing investigations will help the police piece together the events leading to the tragic incident. The police have promised to communicate any further updates to the public as the investigation progresses.
The incident has sparked widespread concern, with many Ghanaians calling for justice for the three children. The police's deployment of a special team demonstrates their commitment to solving the case. Key points:
Key points
- A special team has been deployed to investigate the deaths of the three children.
- The vehicle owner, a GIS personnel, has been arrested and is assisting with investigations.
- An autopsy is expected to provide further information on the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
