{
  "id": 2316234,
  "title": "Police arrest two watchmen over alleged defilement of 14-year-old student",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/police-arrest-two-watchmen-over-alleged-defilement-of-14-year-old",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T06:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/police-arrest-two-watchmen-over-alleged-defilement-of-14-year-old-student/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two security guards at the Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School in Ghana have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student, according to the Upper East Regional Police Command. The suspects, identified as Elvis Adongo, 38, and Adams Nyaaba Iddrisu, 72, are currently in police custody and expected to face court soon.\n\nAccording to the police statement, the victim reportedly went to the school’s security room to charge her tablet. It is alleged that Iddrisu forced her and had sexual intercourse with her. Investigations further revealed that Adongo was also involved in the sexual activity with the student.\n\nWhen questioned by school authorities, Adongo admitted to having a sexual relationship with the victim. A police medical form has been prepared to facilitate a medical examination to confirm the alleged incident. Both suspects are assisting with the investigation and are expected to be brought before the court in the near future.",
  "summary": "The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested two security men of the Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School, for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old student of the school.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two security guards arrested for alleged sexual assault of 14-year-old student.",
    "Elvis Adongo, 38, and Adams Nyaaba Iddrisu, 72, in police custody.",
    "Investigation ongoing, suspects expected to face court soon."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The arrest of the two security guards and their alleged involvement in sexually assaulting a student raises serious concerns about the safety and security of students in school.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}