Court jails 87-year-old man for defiling a 9-year-old girl at Ofankor

The Tesano Divisional Police Command has secured a 20-year prison sentence with hard labour for an 87-year-old man who was convicted of defiling a nine-year-old girl at Ofankor, a suburb of Accra.

According to a Police statement, preliminary investigations indicated that on 29th August 2026, the complainant returned from work and noticed bloodstains on the clothing of her nine-year-old daughter.

Upon questioning the child, she disclosed that the accused person, Yaw Gahornu, had allegedly subjected her to repeated sexual abuse between July and August 2026, involving both vaginal and anal penetration.

Further investigation also revealed that the suspect allegedly lured the child to his sleeping quarters and threatened to kill her if she disclosed the alleged abuse to her mother.

On 31st August 2026, the alleged abuse was reportedly witnessed by the accused's granddaughter, who subsequently informed family members, including the complainant, and the matter was reported to the Police.

The accused person, Yaw Gahornu, was charged and arraigned before the Gender- Based Violence Court at the DOVVSU Headquarters, where he was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment in hard labour for the offence of defilement.

The Accra Regional Police Command said it welcomed the outcome of the case and reiterated its commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons.

The Command urges the public to promptly report suspected cases of child abuse to the Police for investigation and appropriate action.