Two arrested for stripping and beating up teens on the streets

Police have arrested two people who stripped two teenagers naked and publicly paraded them on the streets of Akuapem Adawso on Friday, October 29.

The victims, who are alleged to have stolen GH¢100 and a mobile phone, were subjected to abuse, with their hands tied as they paraded the Tinkong stretch of Koforidua-Mamfe highway to the Adawso township, completely naked.

The incident which saw the two 14-year-olds assaulted by a mob left mothers in tears, and some community members in total awe.

The mother of one of the victims, Augustina Danso, could not hide her tears recounting the inhumane treatment meted to her son.

She prays and wishes for one thing — for justice to be served and the suspects brought to book.

“Help me, I don’t have anyone to help. The child is my sister’s child. She is deaf and dumb. We don’t have money to litigate to seek justice. I beg you, help. They paraded them naked on the streets. They said they have stolen GH¢100 which was even taken away from them so why treat them this way,” she quizzed.

She said those who assaulted her son are rather bragging that “poor person cannot win a case against rich man”.

A resident Joseph Amegah who was also appalled by the incident said the children didn’t deserve to be treated like that.

“Even if someone steals something of yours, you need not take the laws into your own hands. Definitely, you have to report the person. How they stripped them naked, dragged them through the principal streets through the market was unfortunate.

“It was also a market day so drivers, traders, workers all witnessed the embarrassing scene. They have disgraced the children,” he said.

A viral video that emerged days after led to the police taking steps to find the culprits.

A statement from the police dated November 3, confirmed the arrest of the suspects, adding that the victims are also receiving special medical care at the police hospital.

“The victims are currently onboard an ambulance to Accra for immediate medical attention and treatment at the Police Hospital. Psychologists have also been assigned to counsel the families of the victims,” police said in a statement.

The police have therefore urged the public to desist from unlawful acts, or risk being arrested or prosecuted.