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Sentencing of Yaw Gahornu for child defilement
Overview
Yaw Gahornu, an 87-year-old man, was sentenced to 20 years in prison with hard labour for the defilement of a nine-year-old girl in Ofankor, Accra.
The abuse occurred multiple times between July and August 2026. The investigation by the Tesano Divisional Police Command revealed that the perpetrator allegedly threatened to kill the child if she informed her mother. The incident was discovered after the victim’s mother noticed bloodstains on the child’s clothing and the child disclosed the abuse. Additionally, Gahornu’s granddaughter reportedly witnessed an incident and informed relatives.
The case was heard at the Gender-Based Violence Court at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) Headquarters. The court emphasized that the seriousness of the offense and the need for deterrence warranted a custodial sentence.
Entities
Accra · Yaw Gahornu · Ofankor · Police Headquarters Gender-Based Violence Court · Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit
Timeline
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[CRIME] 7 sourcesGhanaian man sentenced to 20 years for defiling nine-year-old girl
An 87-year-old man, Yaw Gahornu, has received a 20-year prison sentence with hard labour for the sexual abuse of a nine-year-old girl in Accra, Ghana.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesYaw Gahornu sentenced to 20 years for defiling nine-year-old girl
An 87-year-old man, Yaw Gahornu, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for defiling a nine-year-old girl in Ofankor, Accra, after pleading guilty to two counts of defilement.
Sources
7news.com.au · ashantireport.com · chale.news · dorseteye.com · ghanaguardian.com · ghananewss.com · goodyfeed.com · nukunya.com · thepressradio.com · westbridgfordwire.com