
Akyemansa District To Provide Health Care To 15-Year-Old Sexually Abused Victim
The Akyemansa District Assembly has announced that it will provide support to the 15- year old girl who was sexually molested by area boys.
The incident occurred in Akyem Ofoaß in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region.
In a statement released by the Assembly, they stated that arrangements to assist the young girl with further health-related care are being made. ” The Akyemansa District Assembly hereby informs the general public girl that it has taken the necessary initial steps to provide support for the 15-year-old victim of an assault attack while bringing the attackers to book.
”The Assembly is grateful to all who have helped with information and other forms of support enabling us to take these early steps”, the Assembly noted.
Recently a video was circulating on social media, Kofi the stepfather, had gathered some area boys were seen holding canes and lashing the young girl while pouring water on her.
In the video, while the girl was seen crying uncontrollably, the boys were seen taking her upper wear leaving her braziers on and they proceeded to forcefully take off her trousers exposing the young girl’s nakedness.
The uncle of the victim reported the incident to the police on June 3, who then commenced investigations immediately.
The police together with the District Social Welfare Officer on June 7 had the victim examined and treated at that Akyeam Breanse Polyclinic.
A manhunt is currently underway for the person involved.
Story by: Akosua Marfowaa Diana