Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Defiling Minor in Wa

A young man from Guli in the Wa municipality, Mohammed Abudi, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the defilement of a 13-year-old girl.

The sentence was handed down. Abudi pleaded guilty to the charge during his appearance before the Wa Circuit Court. His Lordship Jonathan Avoogo presided over the court on April 23, 2025.

According to a police statement, Abudi committed the crime on April 11, 2025. The Upper West Regional Command apprehended him on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

The Regional Command has also warned potential offenders to refrain from engaging in such criminal activities.

Wa | Upper West Region