A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Wa High Court for defiling a seven-year-old boy in the Upper West Region.
The convict, Elyasu Kunateh, was found guilty after a full trial and sentenced on Thursday, July 23, 2026, by His Lordship Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi.
According to a statement issued by the Upper West Regional Police Command, the incident was reported by the victim’s mother after the alleged abuse occurred on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Police arrested Kunateh on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, following the report.
The Regional Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) immediately commenced investigations into the case and referred the victim to a medical facility for examination while also providing psychosocial support.
The accused was subsequently arraigned before the Wa High Court and remanded into police custody pending the conclusion of the trial.
Following months of court proceedings, the court found Kunateh guilty of the offence and sentenced him to 10 years in prison with hard labour.
The Upper West Regional Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring that perpetrators of child abuse and sexual and gender-based violence are brought to justice.
The Command also urged parents, guardians, caregivers and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspected cases of abuse to the nearest police station for immediate action.
