A three-year-old girl is in critical condition at the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital following a horrific incident in which her stepmother, identified as Akaima, a Liberian national, allegedly poured hot water on the child’s private parts as punishment for bedwetting. The shocking act has sparked outrage and prompted an impending investigation by the Ghana Police Service.
The victim’s mother, who has not been named, discovered the abuse after noticing a change in her daughter’s walking pattern when she picked her up from Winneba, where the child had been spending the vacation with her father. Concerned by the unusual behavior, the mother examined her daughter, uncovering the severe injuries inflicted on the young girl.
Authorities have confirmed that the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service will launch a full investigation into the incident to ensure the suspect is brought to justice. The case has drawn widespread attention, raising concerns about child safety and the need for stronger protections against domestic abuse.
Hospital staff are working tirelessly to save the girl’s life, as the community awaits further updates on her condition and the investigation. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the vulnerability of children and the urgent need to address such acts of cruelty.