A heartbreaking incident has shaken the community of Techiman in the Bono East Region, where the bodies of two young children were discovered in a pastor’s car on May 15, 2025. The news, first reported via a Facebook post by Joyce Appiah, has sparked widespread grief and outrage across social media platforms like X, Instagram, and TikTok, with limited details available as police investigations continue.
According to initial reports from a TikTok video circulating online, the children, whose identities and ages remain undisclosed, were found lifeless inside a vehicle belonging to a local pastor, identified only as “Pastor Kem” in an Instagram post by News Pot. The incident reportedly occurred in the Nasiphak Ahanya area of Techiman. While the cause of death has not been officially confirmed, speculation on X suggests the children may have been trapped in the car, possibly succumbing to heatstroke or suffocation. The pastor’s role in the tragedy remains unclear, with no official statement from him or his church as of May 17, 2025.
The Ghana Police Service’s Techiman Division has taken the pastor into custody for questioning, as confirmed by a source cited by Gossip 24. Authorities are investigating whether negligence or foul play was involved, with forensic teams examining the vehicle for evidence. A video link shared in the Facebook post, though not publicly accessible, reportedly shows the scene where the car was parked, drawing crowds of onlookers.
Social media reactions reflect deep sorrow and anger. An X post by @GhanaNewsNow called for justice, stating, “How do two kids end up dead in a pastor’s car? This is unacceptable.” Another user, @BonoVoice, urged the police to expedite the investigation to provide closure for the families. Some comments, like one from Erica Kwaba on Instagram, questioned the pastor’s accountability, noting his prominence in the community.
The tragedy has raised broader concerns about child safety in Ghana, with parallels drawn to past incidents of accidental deaths in vehicles. As the investigation unfolds, the Techiman community mourns, awaiting answers to this devastating loss.
