An Accra Circuit Court has ordered a 35-year-old man to remain in custody. He is facing a charge of defiling an 8-year-old girl. The alleged incident took place at the victim's residence in Dansoman.
The man lives in the same neighbourhood as the victim's family. He was arrested after the child reported the alleged defilement to her parents.
Court filings state the alleged offense occurred at the child's home. The girl's parents alerted the police after she confided in them.
Authorities apprehended the suspect based on the complaint. He appeared before the Accra Circuit Court and was remanded.
The court has set a date for his next appearance. The case is being handled by the Judicial Service.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses. The Ghana Police Service is involved in the ongoing case.
This legal action follows a police investigation into the reported crime.