Gender Ministry Condemns Video of Child Forced to Smoke

Police chase man seen giving a child cigarette in viral video

The Ghana Police Service has opened a full-scale investigation into a disturbing viral video that captures a man allegedly giving what appears to be a cigarette to a young child. Police say they are working tirelessly to track down the suspect and prioritise the safety and welfare of the child involved. READ ALSO: SML petitions CHRAJ, accuses OSP of bias, abuse of power and rights violations The service is appealing to the public for assistan…

Gender Ministry condemns video of child forced to smoke

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has condemned a viral video that shows a group of men forcing a young child to smoke a cigarette. The Ministry described the act as abuse and a violation of the child’s rights. It explained that exposing a child to harmful substances is an offence under Ghana’s Children’s Act, which requires that all children be protected from physical, psychological, and moral harm. The incident, according …

Gender Ministry condemns video of child forced to smoke

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has condemned a viral video that shows a group of men forcing a young child to smoke a cigarette. The Ministry described the act as abuse and a violation of the child’s rights. It explained that exposing a child to harmful substances is an offence under Ghana’s Children’s Act, which requires that all children be protected from physical, psychological, and moral harm. The incident, according …

Forced Child Smoking Video Sparks Gender Ministry, CID Investigation Nationwide

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has taken decisive action after a disturbing video surfaced showing a man forcing a child to smoke what appeared to be a cigarette. The Ministry referred the matter to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, describing the incident as a grave violation of the rights and dignity of the child involved. It stressed that exposing a child to such harmful substan…

Police Launch Manhunt for Man Who Gave Child Cigarette in Viral Video

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a man captured in a viral video allegedly giving a substance believed to be a cigarette to a child. In a statement released on Friday, November 21, the police said efforts are underway to identify and arrest the suspect, while ensuring the safety and protection of the child involved. The Police Service is urging members of the public with any information regarding the identities or whereabouts …

Police chase man seen giving a child cigarette in viral video

The Ghana Police Service has opened a full-scale investigation into a disturbing viral video that captures a man allegedly giving what appears to be a cigarette to a young child. Police say they are working tirelessly to track down the suspect and prioritise the safety and welfare of the child involved. READ ALSO: SML petitions CHRAJ, accuses OSP of bias, abuse of power and rights violations The service is appealing to the public for assistance,…