Kumasi: 34-year- old man arrested sodomizing over 20 boys at Kronum
Police at Kodie have commenced investigations after a 34-year-old man was arrested for allegedly having sexual relations with over 20 boys at Kronum-Heman in the Ashanti Region.
The suspect, identified only as Akoto, is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
Residents say the affected boys are between the ages of 13 and 17.
Speaking to OTEC News Reporter Kwame Agyenim Boateng, on Monday May 11,2026,a resident, Mr. Seth, disclosed that two boys have so far confirmed that the suspect had carnal knowledge of them.
According to Mr. Seth, after the incident came to light, dozens of boys have now come forward claiming the suspect engaged in the same act with them.
“If I am not mistaken, over 20 boys in this area are alleging that the suspect has taken them through the same act,” Mr. Seth said.
He added that the suspect was apprehended by residents and reportedly confessed to unit committee members that he had been dating one of the boys for six months.
The identity of the boy has been withheld.
Mr. Seth further noted that the suspect was nearly lynched by aggrieved residents, but authorities intervened and handed him over to the police.
Police in the area have since taken over the case and investigations are ongoing.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng, Kumasi.
