A man identified as Yaw Mensah has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. The sentence includes hard labour.
Mensah is 45 years old. The Koforidua Circuit Court handed down the sentence.
He was found guilty of defiling a 12-year-old girl. The court reached its decision after a thorough trial process.
The crime took place in Koforidua. The court confirmed the offender's guilt.
The Judicial Service stated the sentence was imposed following the guilty verdict.
This ruling highlights the court's commitment to protecting children.