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Bekwai Circuit court sentenced Nigerian 25 years for defilement

A 38-year-old Nigerien, Ibrahim Karaou has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment in hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit court in Ashanti Region for defiling a 12-year-old girl multiple times.

The complainant in the case is a farmer and father of the victim while the victim is a primary school pupil. The convict is a scrap dealer who operates in the same community.

The facts of the case narrated by the Prosecuting officer, Detective Chief Inspector Ofori are that, on May 26, 2020, at about 8:00 pm, the convict lured the victim to his room and forcibly had sexual intercourse with her but lack eluded him when the father of the victim caught the convict red-handed and warned him to stay away from the child.

However, on July 12, 2020, the convict lured the victim again to his room, forcibly had sexual intercourse with her and threatened the victim not to tell anyone.

The convict subsequently threatened the father of the victim who became aware of the second act that he will be killed should he attempt to report the case to the Police.

The father of the victim, nonetheless, reported the case to the Police, a medical form was issued and was dully endorsed by a medical Doctor who indicated the hymen of the victim was broken. The convict -Ibrahim Karaou was arrested. He admitted the offence in his caution statement and was charged with the offence.

The convict however jumped bail but was later arrested.

After almost a year of trial, the court presided by His Honour Mark Diboro on Friday, March 28, 2021 pronounced Ibrahim Karaou guilty hence convicted him to a total of 25 years on two counts.

The Court also ordered the deportation of the victim to his country – Niger – after serving his sentence.

Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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