Father arrested over alleged sexual exploitation of 16-year-old daughter

The suspect, a native of Nogokpo, was arrested following a formal complaint lodged by the Ketu South Municipal Department of Social Welfare after the victim disclosed her ordeal to a teacher.

The Social Development Officer at the Department, Nurudeen Dawdi, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that preliminary information indicated the alleged abuse began when the victim was about 10 years old.

The teacher subsequently reported the matter to the Ketu South Municipal Girl Child Education Officer, Madam Cecilia Dokli, who referred the case to the Social Welfare Department.