Tricycle rider jailed for 14 years for defiling 3-year-old girl in Wa

A 29-year-old tricycle rider, Mashood Naah, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for defiling a 3-year-old girl in Wa, according to the Wa High Court. The conviction came after a full trial, during which the prosecution, led by State Attorney Miriam Amoako, presented evidence that the accused had sexually assaulted the child.

The child's mother initially noticed injuries on her daughter while bathing her, and the victim later disclosed that the accused, known as 'Uncle Mashood', had sexually assaulted her. A medical examination confirmed the sexual assault. The court, presided over by Justice Wusu Osei Antwi, held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt and convicted the accused.

In passing sentence, the court emphasized the gravity of his conduct, describing it as a breach of trust. Following the judgment, family member Abdul Moomin Yakubu expressed gratitude to the court for serving justice, stating that the evidence pointed to Mashood Naah as the perpetrator. He added that a child of that age needs protection and expressed satisfaction that the state had taken action to safeguard the child.