An Accra Circuit Court has ordered the remand of a 30-year-old man. He is accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl.
The alleged incident occurred in Mamprobi, Accra. The court heard the case today.
Details of how the alleged defilement took place were not immediately detailed in court filings. The police are continuing their investigation.
The suspect, whose name has been provided to the court, was formally charged with defilement.
This is a serious offense under Ghanaian law. The legal proceedings are ongoing.
The Accra Circuit Court will hear the case again on a date to be set. The suspect remains in custody.