The boy was allegedly accused of stealing GHS200 at New Ankasa, a community near Elubo.

A police statement issued by Superintendent Olivia T. Adiku, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Regional Police Command, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, confirmed the arrest of Issah Morro, 58, and Suleman Abdul Rashid, 27.

“Suspects Issah Morro, 58 and Suleman Abdul Rashid, 27, who were seen in the video have been arrested,” the statement said.

It added that both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations.

“Meanwhile the victim has received medical attention and handed over to his father,” Superintendent Adiku noted.

The Police Command assured the public of its commitment to safety and encouraged citizens to report any suspicious or harmful behaviour to the nearest police station.