- Suspect arrested for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl.
- Viral video sparks outrage and calls for arrest.
- Police assure suspect will face full force of the law.
- Incident highlights need for child protection and swift action.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man who allegedly defiled a minor and bragged about it in a viral video. The suspect, identified as Nana Poku Piesie alias Kwabena, had shared explicit details about his encounters with the 14-year-old girl.
The man had reportedly shared the details on Sompa FM, a local radio station, which sparked widespread outrage and calls for his arrest. The incident has shocked the community, and many have expressed their condemnation of the suspect’s actions.
Renowned Ghanaian musician Michael Owusu Addo, popularly known as Sarkodie, was among those who called for the suspect’s arrest. Sarkodie had taken to social media to express his outrage and demand justice for the victim.
In a swift response, the police confirmed the arrest of the suspect on Tuesday, July 16, in a social media post. The police assured the public that the suspect is in custody and is assisting with police investigations.
The police have also assured that the suspect will face the full force of the law. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about child protection and the need for swift action against those who perpetrate such crimes.
The victim, a 14-year-old girl, had reportedly been subjected to defilement from her sixth-grade year until she completed high school at Kumasi Academy. The suspect’s actions have been widely condemned as reprehensible and unacceptable.
The police have urged anyone with information about the suspect or similar incidents to come forward and assist with investigations. The incident has highlighted the need for increased vigilance and action to protect children from such crimes.
The suspect’s arrest has been welcomed by many, who have expressed relief that justice will be served. However, others have called for more to be done to address the root causes of such incidents and ensure that children are protected from harm.
As the investigations continue, many are eagerly awaiting the outcome and hoping that justice will be served. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about child protection and the need for swift action against those who perpetrate such crimes.
The arrest of the suspect is a welcome development, and it is hoped that justice will be served. However, more needs to be done to address the root causes of such incidents and ensure that children are protected from harm.
