Sefwi Awaso Child Murder: Suspect Sumaila Adu Atta Appears in Bibiani Circuit Court

A suspect linked to the death of young Denisa Neomina in Sefwi Awaso was expected to appear before the Bibiani Circuit Court on October 26, 2026. The hearing was anticipated to mark a significant stage in investigations into the child’s disappearance and death.

Denisa reportedly went missing on October 10, 2026, after she was allegedly taken from her home by 31-year-old Sumaila Adu Atta. Her disappearance was subsequently reported to the Sefwi Bekwai Police, prompting a search involving the police and local residents.

The search ended tragically when the child’s body was discovered at a cemetery in Sefwi Awaso, within the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. Reports said several body parts were missing, deepening public concern and shock in the community.

Authorities reportedly arrested Sumaila to assist with investigations after information from a source allegedly pointed to CCTV footage showing him leaving with the child shortly before she disappeared. A second suspect was also reported to have been taken into custody as investigators continued examining the circumstances surrounding the case.

However, media reports indicated that the three year old Denisa’s body was found dismembered with her head, both hands and one leg being missing. The case has generated widespread concern among residents, with local leaders urging parents to closely monitor their children. There have been no independently verified update on the outcome of the reported court appearance was available yet as of this publication.