Mother arrested for allegedly severing daughter's toe in Juaboso
Vivian Anto, 31-years-old, was arrested for allegedly severing her daughter's toe as punishment for returning home late in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region. The incident involved her 9-year-old daughter, Diana Boakye, and occurred around 9:30 a.m. on April 3, 2026.
The case was reported to police at about 4:20 p.m. on April 3, 2026, by Stephen Anto, who alleged that the suspect used a pair of scissors to cut off the right index toe of Diana Boakye. The victim was immediately rushed to the Kofikrom SDA Hospital, where she is currently on admission and responding to treatment. Police officers observed the young girl with a fresh bandage on her right foot, and preliminary examination confirmed that her right index toe had been severed with a sharp object. During questioning, the victim reportedly identified her mother as the person responsible for the act. The severed toe was retrieved, photographed, and preserved as evidence. Police also issued a medical report form to support further medical documentation of the injury.
The suspect has since been detained and is expected to be arraigned before the court after the Easter break when sittings resume. Police say investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be communicated as the case progresses.
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A mother in the Juaboso District has been arrested following an incident involving her 9-year-old daughter- police are investigating. The community is reeling from the news- but what could have led to such drastic action?
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