According to neighbours, the suspect regularly locks the victim and her own child inside
A nine-year-old girl is recovering from serious burns and knife wounds after allegedly being assaulted by her caretaker at Duase in the Kumasi Metropolis, according to a citinewsroom.com report.
The suspect, identified as Beauty Inakwe and believed to be the victim’s elder sister, allegedly poured hot water on the girl and cut her hand after she defecated in their room.
Residents say the suspect, who is known in the area as a sex worker, has been abusing the child for months.
According to neighbours, the suspect regularly locks the victim and her own child inside their single room at night while she leaves for work.
With no toilet facility in the room, the children depend on a public restroom.
When the girl is unable to reach it in time, she reportedly relieves herself in a plastic bag, a situation that often leads to severe punishment.
The latest incident occurred on Saturday November 22, 2025 and drew the attention of tenants, who rushed the injured child to the Manhyia Hospital.
Health officials confirmed that the girl had several old wounds, pointing to prolonged abuse.
Although she has been discharged, she is said to be in significant pain.
Health workers at the facility are reported to have told Citi News that they found several old bruises on the girl, indicating long-term abuse.
Police at the Kenyase District Command arrested the suspect but later granted her bail on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
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