Francis Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has revealed that two suspects have been arrested in the defilement of a 14-year-old in Madina.
According to Francis Xavier Sosu, the 14-year-old girl revealed she had sexual intercourse with 18 men.
The lawmaker vowed to pursue justice for the victim and pledged to have the suspects dealt with.
On the floor of Parliament on Monday, July 14, Xavier Sosu stated, “My checks with the Madina DOVVSU divisional commander confirm that the victim is 14 years old and lives in Madina. The girl was discovered pregnant by her parents. Upon questioning, the girl said she had sexual intercourse with 18 men on different occasions.
“Two suspects have been apprehended, cautioned, and detained to assist the police investigation. Efforts are underway to get the remaining suspects arrested, since the condition is a matter of defilement,” he added.
Reports broke that over twenty men have allegedly defiled a 13-year-old girl from Madina, Accra.
Reports gathered suggest the girl, a pupil of Madina No. 3 School, was defiled by over 20 men, including teenagers.
According to reports, the gang defilement has left the 13-year-old girl pregnant.
The Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) and the Justice Revived Foundation (JRF) are demanding action following the incident.
HRRG statement revealed that the main suspect, Clement Kwame, a 45-year-old mason, persuaded the girl with misleading promises.
Clement Kwame is also accused of coordinating the attack with several accomplices.
Although some suspects have been arrested, Clement Kwame, the key suspect, is on the run.
Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) and the Justice Revived Foundation (JRF) are calling for the arrest of all suspects and also for the offenders to face the full extent of the law.
“We will not rest until justice is served,” said representatives of HRRG and JRF. “Every child has the right to safety, and perpetrators must be held accountable.”
