A 29-year-old tricycle rider, Naah Mashood has been convicted and sentenced to fourteen (14) years imprisonment In Hard Labour for defiling a three-year-old girl at Tiegber in the Wa Municipality.
The Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Upper West Regional Command arrested the suspect on 24th February, 2026 following a complaint from the mother of the victim. The convict, contracted by the parent to be picking the victim to and from school, lured her to an isolated location on 23rd February 2026, and sexually assaulted her inside his tricycle (Cambuu).
After painstaking investigation, the convict was arraigned before the Wa District Magistrate Court and, upon conviction, he subsequently stood trial at the Wa High Court. After full trial, the accused was found guilty of defilement and on 30th October 2026, His Lordship Justice Osei-Wusu sentenced him to fourteen (14) years imprisonment In Hard Labour.
The Upper West Regional Police Command commends the officers involved in the investigation and prosecution of the case, as well as all persons who contributed to ensuring that justice was served. The Command urges parents and guardians to keep a close eye on their children and ensure their safety at all times. Members of the public are also encouraged to report suspected cases of child abuse and defilement to the nearest police station or DOVVSU office for prompt action.
💬 Howedey Insight: Justice in Wa. Tricycle rider contracted to pick 3-year-old from school lures her into his Cambuu and defiles her. High Court hands him 14 years hard labour. Police urge parents to watch kids.
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Source: Ghana Police Service, Public Affairs Unit, WA/UWR • 2nd Nov 2026 • Published on Howedey.com
Source: Ghana Police Service, Public Affairs Unit, WA/UWR • 2nd Nov 2026 • Published on Howedey.com
