The Police Service is in search of a man who has been sighted in a viral video abusing a toddler.

The viral video sighted by The Independent Ghana showed the male adult flogging the infant with a branch under a tree.

While the child wept bitterly, a voice belonging to the individual who captured the video kept saying "you will hurt the child."

In a Facebook post, the Police revealed that its officers are working assiduously to arrest the adult and rescue the child after coming into contact with the "horrifying video."

To bolster investigation, the Police has offered a GH₵2,000.00 reward for anyone who is able to provide credible information that could lead to the arrest of the individual.

Also, members of the public with any information on the suspect's whereabout are advised to reach the police on 0243809991.

Ghanaians have condemned the merciless action and the said individual who took footage without rescuing the child from the abuse.

Man violently beats baby with bumpy coconut branch@GhPoliceService #INDViral #ChildAbuse #DriveSneakerNyame #NoToGalamsey pic.twitter.com/0BtPHBbgtx

— The Independent Ghana (@independent_gh) October 5, 2022

Rockhill Chapel founder, Dr. Sonnie Badu in an Instagram post said he was disgusted by the video making rounds.

“I can’t play the full video as I'm already full of tears. Please arrest all three men! The one abusing the child, the one videoing it, and the one sitting down," he wrote on Instagram.

It is yet to be confirmed as to whether the man in question is related to the minor, who is about 2 or 3 years.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have expressed their willingness to adopt the child who was subjected to torture.

Source: The Independent Ghana