A pastor has been arrested in the Eastern Region. Police took him into custody following allegations of defilement.
The accusation involves a 12-year-old pupil from the pastor's church. The young victim reported the incident to her parents.
Her parents then alerted the Ghana Police Service. Officers responded and made the arrest.
The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the allegations. Details of the ongoing investigation were not immediately released.
The pastor is currently being held by the police. Further legal action will depend on the outcome of the investigation.