Shocking Details of Child Defilement Case That Rocked Wa Zongo

Issahaku Waris, a 31-year-old man, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for defiling a five-year-old girl in Wa Zongo in the Upper West Region. The sentence was delivered by the Wa Circuit Court on Friday, July 18, 2025, under the authority of His Lordship Jonathan Avogo.

The incident happened on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Waris was arrested two days later, on April 26, by officers from the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service.

According to the Upper West Regional Police Command, the arrest and subsequent trial were made possible through a careful investigation. The support of the victim’s family and community members played a crucial role in the process.

Deputy Regional Police Commander Peter Kwamena Kamasa noted that the Command remains vigilant in addressing crimes involving children and urges the public to report such cases without hesitation. He also emphasised that protecting children’s rights is not only a law enforcement duty but a shared responsibility for all members of society.

The case has sent shockwaves through Wa Zongo, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance and stronger community involvement in safeguarding children from abuse.