The Hohoe Circuit Court has sentenced Felix Agbodzi, 23, to seven years’ imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a 12-year-old girl at Gbi-Akplamafu.
The conviction followed investigations by the Ghana Police Service, which established that the accused lured the victim to his residence and subjected her to sexual abuse.
Agbodzi appeared before Lambert Yiringabaque Kariba on April 14, 2026, where he was charged under Section 101(2) of the Criminal Offences Act 1960. He pleaded guilty, leading to his immediate sentencing.
Police authorities commended the swift prosecution, noting that the case was concluded within a day of the suspect’s arrest on April 13, 2026, providing prompt justice for the victim and her family.
In a statement signed by Felix Kwao, the command reiterated its commitment to combating sexual violence against minors and urged the public to report such offences promptly.
The police warned that individuals found engaging in defilement and related crimes will face the full extent of the law.
