The Wa Circuit Court has sentenced Issahaku Waris, a 31-year-old resident of Wa Zongo, to seven years imprisonment for defiling a 5-year-old girl.
The judgment was delivered on Friday, July 18, 2025, by His Lordship Jonathan Avoogo.
According to the Upper West Regional Police Command, the incident occurred on Thursday, April 24, 2025, and the suspect was arrested two days later by officers of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit.
The conviction is a result of diligent investigation and cooperation from the victim’s family and community.
The Regional Police Command in a single sheet statement signed by the Deputy Regional Commander, ACP. Mr. Peter Kamasa, and copied to 3news.com reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of children and encourages the public to report all forms of abuse promptly.
ACP Peter Kamasa, emphasized the Command’s dedication to justice and protecting vulnerable members of society.
The sentence serves as a deterrent to would-be offenders and underscores the Command’s resolve to tackle child abuse and defilement cases in the region.