A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for defiling a young girl. The Akatsi Circuit Court handed down the sentence.
Wisdom Agbanu, who is 35 years old, was found guilty of the crime. The court ordered him to serve his time with hard labour.
The victim was 13 years old when the incident occurred. The crime took place in Akatsi, a town within the Volta Region.
Court filings show that the legal process has concluded with this sentencing.
The judiciary aims to protect children through such rulings. This sentence reflects the seriousness of offences against minors.