By Alex Ababio
Adidaase, Wassa Amenfi (Western Region) – Residents of the farming community of Adidaase near Manso Amenfi have been thrown into a state of fear and sorrow after police confirmed that a father gruesomely murdered his 6-year-old son in an alleged bid to use him for money rituals.
According to the Asankragua District Police Command, the suspect, 31-year-old Abdul Salam, shockingly confessed to killing his child after the boy was reported missing.
Police Confirm Gruesome Details
Investigators revealed that Abdul Salam beheaded his son and severed his legs, later hiding the body parts in a nearby bush. The discovery followed hours of frantic searching by relatives and neighbors who had initially reported the child’s disappearance.
Police say the suspect admitted during interrogation that he intended to sell the body parts for ritual purposes, highlighting the persistence of ritual-related crimes in some parts of Ghana.
Outrage in the Community
The shocking incident has left residents of Manso Amenfi reeling. Many community members questioned the logic of killing one’s own child for so-called “blood money.”
“Who did Abdul Salam think he would enjoy the wealth with after killing his son?” a resident asked in anger, echoing widespread disbelief and grief.
Locals say the tragedy has torn the family apart and destroyed the community’s peace, leaving behind unanswered questions about greed, desperation, and ignorance.
Blood Money Myth Exposed
Police and opinion leaders stressed that ritual killings never bring wealth but instead lead to destruction, imprisonment, and pain.
“This case is a painful reminder that money rituals are a deadly deception. No riches can ever replace a child’s life,” an officer remarked, warning that perpetrators will face the full weight of the law.
Calls for Action Against Ritual Killings
Traditional leaders, civil society groups, and security agencies are being urged to step up public education against ritual practices that endanger innocent lives.
Community leaders in Manso Amenfi are also appealing to residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities before tragedies strike.
“This is a collective responsibility,” one elder stated. “We must protect our children. No amount of wealth is worth a child’s blood.”