A man is in jail after a court appearance in Koforidua. The court remanded him in custody. He is 25 years old.
The man faces a serious accusation. He is alleged to have defiled a 7-year-old girl. This reportedly happened in the Koforidua Central Market area.
Details of the alleged crime were presented to the Koforidua Circuit Court. The court heard the particulars of the case.
Following the hearing, the judge decided to keep the suspect in custody. This allows the investigation to continue.
The Judicial Service oversees court proceedings. This case will proceed according to Ghanaian law.
The Ghana Police Service is handling the investigation. Further details are expected as inquiries continue.