Adib Saani, a security expert has said poor parenting and negligence could have contributed to the recent murder of a 10-year-old boy at Kasoa by two teenagers.
Nicholas Kenni and Felix Nyarko are being held on suspicion of killing Ishmael Mensah at Atia Coca-Cola, a suburb of Kasoa in the Central Region.
The police said their investigations show that the two teenagers were allegedly acting on the orders of a fetish priestess who demanded human parts to perform a money-making ritual for them.
Speaking on the development, Saani said most parents show less interest in the safety of their children and rather engage in practices that expose their children to criminals.
Speaking to Asaase Radio, Saani underscored the need for parents to exercise a great deal of caution and circumspection so far as the security of their families is concerned.
Don’t share information
He also urged parents to desist from sharing vital information about their children online and continuously teach their children some basic security measures to ensure that they do not fall in the traps of criminals.
“Let us involve the children in the security maintenance process. Sometimes we feel protecting the house is the sole responsibility of the adult; the children have a very important role to play. For instance, teach your children that anybody who knocks at the door except from mummy and daddy, don’t open the door to anyone without the tacit approval of mummy and daddy.
“Secondly, teach the children that when they are out and about; never heed to people’s calls, especially those who intend to offer them gifts. Children easily trust and it is sometimes easier for criminals to win their trust,” Saani said.
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