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The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two women in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl at the La Roman JHS area in Accra.
The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. According to police, the victim’s mother lodged a complaint after bringing her daughter to the station with visible marks of assault. She alleged that three women attacked her daughter without provocation.
In a statement signed by the Greater Accra Regional Head of Public Affairs, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, police said preliminary investigations revealed that the victim earlier had a minor altercation with a seven-year-old boy, Horm Giftan Mesopeh, who is related to the suspects.
Following the incident, the suspects allegedly went to the victim’s home, took her to their residence, and assaulted her.
On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, two suspects—Precious Giftan Mesopeh, 22, and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, 25—were arrested and charged. They are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court on Monday, January 5, 2026.
A third suspect, Priscilla Novishie Wornyo, 49, a fashion designer and mother of the two arrested women, is said to have travelled to the Volta Region. Police say efforts are underway to locate and arrest her.
The Accra Regional Police Command has cautioned the public against resorting to violence, especially in disputes involving children, and urged parents and guardians to use lawful means to resolve grievances.
