Dad Kills Daughter Over Food

A 54-year-old dad who works as a mason is under arrest for allegedly beating his 13-year-old daughter to death because she has eaten food which belongs to her younger siblings.

The suspect, Isaac Adonteng, is a resident of Kokrobite, near Weija in the outskirts of Accra.

Early investigations showed that the young girl suffered severe abuse before her death.

According to the Weija Divisional Police Command, the suspect, 54-year-old mason Isaac Adonteng, allegedly beat his daughter for taking food meant for her younger sibling. The police say the assault involved a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects, leading to multiple injuries.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect physically assaulted the victim with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food belonging to her younger sibling,” the Police Command said in an officially statement dated November 20, 2025.

Investigators explained that despite the visible wounds the child suffered, the father did not seek any medical help for her. Instead, he reportedly locked her inside a room, leaving her in a weak and critical condition.

“Despite the victim sustaining multiple injuries, the suspect failed to seek medical care and kept her confined in a room,” the statement reads.

Police officers were alerted after a complaint was made. When they arrived at the suspect’s residence, they found Celestine unconscious. She was immediately rushed to the Police Hospital. Sadly, she was pronounced dead on arrival. Her remains have since been placed at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

Items retrieved from the scene include a cutlass and a metal pipe, which police believe were used in the assault. These items have been taken as evidence to support the ongoing investigation.

Following the arrest, the Accra Regional Police Command issued a strong warning to parents and guardians.

According to the Command, “the Accra Regional Police Command strongly cautions parents and guardians against the use of excessive force in correcting children, as such actions are unlawful and can lead to tragic outcomes.”