A man is in prison after a court appearance in Koforidua. He is 35 years old and faces a serious accusation.
The man is accused of defiling a 12-year-old girl. This alleged crime happened recently.
The Koforidua Circuit Court heard the case today. Judges decided to keep the man in prison for now.
He will stay in jail until his next court date. This will happen next week.
The court and police are investigating the full details of the accusation.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts to protect children.