Saturday January 4, 2026
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two women in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl at La Roman JHS School area on Tuesday, 30th December 2025.
The incident was reported to the Police by the mother of the victim, who appeared at the station with her daughter, bearing visible marks of assault. The complainant alleged that three women assaulted her daughter without any provocation.
Upon receipt of the complaint, the Police obtained a statement from the complainant and issued a Police Medical Report Form to the victim for medical examination.
Preliminary investigations according to the police revealed that earlier the same day, the victim had an altercation with a seven-year-old boy, identified as Horm Giftan Mesopeh, who is related to the suspects. Following the incident, the suspects allegedly went to the victim’s house, brought her to their residence, and assaulted her.
On Wednesday, 31st December 2025, the complainant led the Police to arrest two of the suspects, identified as Precious Giftan Mesopeh, aged 22, and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, aged 25.
The third suspect, identified as Priscilla Novishie Wornyo, aged 49, a fashion designer by profession and the mother of the two arrested persons, was reported to have travelled to the Volta Region.
The two arrested suspects have been formally charged and are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations. A police statement signed by the Head of Public Relations of the Greater Accra Regional Command, Superintendent Ms. Juliana Obeng indicates that the suspects will be put before the court on Monday, 5th January 2025.
Further in the statement says that Police efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest the third suspect to aid the investigation.
The Regional Police Command cautions the general public against resorting to violence in the resolution of disputes, particularly matters involving children. Parents, guardians, and community members are advised to seek lawful means of addressing grievances and to report incidents to the Police promptly. The Command further urges the public to respect the law and protect the rights and welfare of children at all times.