Wa: Tricycle rider jailed 14 years jail for defiling 3-year-old girl
Man jailed 14 years hard labour for defilement of three-year-old in Wa
A 29-year-old tricycle driver, Naah Mashood, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison with hard labor for sexually abusing a three-year-old girl in Wa, Upper West Region, according to prosecutors. The victim's mother reported the incident to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Upper West Regional Police Command on February 24, 2026.
Mashood had been hired by the child's parents to take her to and from school. On February 23, 2026, he is alleged to have lured the child into a secluded area and sexually assaulted her inside his tricycle, commonly referred to as a Cambuu. Following investigations, Mashood was initially arraigned in the Wa District Magistrate Court before proceeding to the Wa High Court for trial.
On October 30, 2026, he was found guilty of defilement and received his sentence. The Upper West Regional Police Command praised the officers involved in the investigation and prosecution of the case, and emphasized the importance of parents and guardians taking necessary precautions to protect children from abuse. They also urged the public to report any suspected cases of child abuse and defilement to their local police station or DOVVSU office, reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding children and ensuring that sexual offenders face justice.
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