The deceased, identified as Elizabeth, was a pupil of Mim M/A Basic School.
Residents in the community claim that domestic violence was common in the household, with the couple frequently engaging in heated arguments over marital disagreements. The parents were also accused of repeatedly physically assaulting the child.
“They have been fighting almost every day and repeatedly assaulting the girl for no wrongdoing,” a resident alleged.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening when another disagreement between the couple escalated into violence.
According to eyewitness accounts, the father allegedly grabbed the child by the neck, slapped her several times and threw her in the direction of her mother. The mother reportedly moved out of the way, causing the child to fall heavily to the ground.
The fall allegedly left the girl with serious injuries, with blood coming from her nose and mouth.
Speaking to journalists on Monday morning, the mother said she rushed Elizabeth to Life-Care Hospital in Mim for medical attention. However, she alleged that medical personnel at the facility declined to treat them because of the severity of the child’s bleeding.
The girl reportedly died shortly afterwards.
Police subsequently arrested both parents for questioning. Following preliminary investigations, the mother was reportedly allowed to return home, while the father remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
Meanwhile, the Ahafo Regional Police Command has launched a separate investigation into allegations that the hospital refused to provide medical care to the child and her mother.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding Elizabeth’s death are ongoing.
