A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for defiling a young girl.

The Koforidua circuit court handed down the sentence on June 8, 2026.

The convicted man is 35 years old. The victim was 8 years old.

The crime took place in Koforidua.

The court found him guilty of defilement.

He will serve his time with hard labour.

This sentence comes from the Judicial Service.