A man has been arrested for defilement in the Eastern Region. The accused is 35 years old.
He has confessed to the crime. The victim is an 11-year-old girl. The defilement reportedly occurred at gunpoint.
The girl’s family reported the incident to the police. This led to the suspect’s arrest.
The Ghana Police Service has taken the suspect into custody. An investigation into the full details of the case is underway.
Legal proceedings are expected to follow.
This crime is considered serious under Ghanaian law.