A 42-year-old man, Elyasu Kunatch, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for defiling a seven-year-old boy in Wa in the Upper West Region.
A statement issued and signed by the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribare, said the convict was arrested by the Police on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, following a report by the victim’s mother that the incident had occurred on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
The statement noted that upon receiving the complaint, the police immediately started investigating the matter while referring the victim to a medical facility for examination, in addition to offering him psychosocial support.
“The accused was remanded into police custody after being arraigned before the Wa High Court. On Thursday, July 23, 2026, after a full trial at the Wa High Court, His Lordship Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi found him guilty of the offence and sentenced him to ten (10) years imprisonment in hard labour,” DCOP Yiribare said.
The Regional Police Command assures the public that it remains committed to protecting vulnerable persons, and will continue to pursue all reported cases of child abuse, sexual and gender-base violence.
The Command further encourages parents, guardians, caregivers, and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspected cases of abuse to the nearest police facility for immediate action.