According to reports, the suspect escorted the child to a prearranged meeting spot before being taken into custody by police.
According to additional sources, the suspect planned to kill the child for ceremonial reasons and then return the body to him to give the impression that the child had been slain somewhere else.
These allegations are part of ongoing investigations, according to the police. Police say these claims form part of ongoing investigations.
The Public Relations Officer of the Eastern South Police Command, DSP David Fianko Okyere, confirmed the arrest and stated that investigations have commenced to establish the full circumstances surrounding the case.
The child has since been placed in protective custody as investigations continue.