The police have apprehended a 31-year-old woman in the Western Region following her alleged severing of her 9-year-old daughter’s toe as punishment for returning home late.

According to reports, the suspect, identified as Vivian Anto of Sefwi Proso, is currently assisting police with investigations into the incident, which has shocked residents of the Juaboso District.

A situational report received by the police indicates that, at around 4:20 p.m. on April 3, a relative named Stephen Anto reported the incident, approximately seven hours after it occurred.

Police said the suspect allegedly used a pair of scissors to sever the right index toe of the child, identified as Diana Boakye. The victim was quickly rushed to the Kofikrom SDA Hospital, where she is currently on admission and responding to treatment.

Police officers confirmed the injury during an examination upon their visit to the facility.

According to investigators, the severed toe was retrieved and is currently being kept as evidence as part of ongoing investigations.

Police have indicated that the suspect will be arraigned before court after the Easter break, as further inquiries continue.

Meanwhile, in November last year, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service arrested a man captured in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their residence in Ofankor, in the Ga East Municipality.

The suspect, identified as John Odartey Lamptey, was arrested on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the family residence.

According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, on November 18, two of the suspect’s siblings attempted to attack a female tenant due to their suspicion that she recorded the incident that drew the attention of authorities.

“Following his arrest, two of his siblings, Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey, who attempted to attack a female tenant they suspected of recording and circulating the video, were also arrested, and the tenant was rescued to ensure her safety,” part of the statement said.

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has strongly condemned the violent assault, describing it as an act that infringes on the victim’s rights and is highly punishable by law.

In a statement, the Ministry stressed that no individual has the right to subject another person to any form of abuse under any circumstances.

“The Minister has also reached out to the Ghana Police Service to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted and justice is served. We also encourage eyewitnesses with vital information to assist law enforcement agencies immediately,” part of the statement read.

Meanwhile, efforts are underway to locate and ensure the safety of the wife, who fled the scene before the police arrived.

The Ghana Police Service emphasised that it remains committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring that perpetrators face the full rigour of the law.

A disturbing video also surfaced last month, prompting the intervention of the military police. The CCTV footage showed a man of muscular build assaulting a young male pharmacist and a young woman in a pharmacy.

The incident, which took place at Burma Camp in Accra, came to light late on Wednesday, October 29. In the widely circulated footage, the tall, dark-complexioned man was seen slapping the pharmacist.

The suspect, identified as Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Mensah Williams of the Ghana Air Force, was further seen attacking the woman with several blows to her head after she attempted to record the incident. Despite attempts by bystanders to intervene, he continued the assault.

In response to the incident, the military police arrested Mensah Williams. He is currently in the custody of the Cantonments Police for further investigation and possible prosecution. The video has since sparked intense debate on social media, with many Ghanaians calling for swift and firm disciplinary action against the soldier.

According to reports, the assaulted woman is the daughter of the former Provost Marshal of the Military Police. The Provost Marshal is a senior military officer responsible for law enforcement, discipline, and security within the armed forces and oversees investigations into crimes involving military personnel.