A 37-year-old man named Tibini Atta has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for defiling an 11-year-old girl at Digangan, a farming community in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, September 24, 2026, has ignited a significant investigation following a report from a local farmer. The Northern Regional Police Command has confirmed that the case, initially reported on the same day, involved a suspected sexual intercourse between the suspect and the victim, leading to injuries requiring immediate medical attention for the girl. According to the command, the incident unfolded at approximately 2:55 p.m. when the alleged victim allegedly went to a farm with the suspect. The alleged sexual intercourse allegedly resulted in injuries sustained by the girl, necessitating hospitalization. The victim’s uncle, a farmer, immediately reported the incident to the Kpandai Police at approximately 2:55 p.m. The girl was subsequently transported to the Kpandai District Hospital, where she was initially admitted for treatment. However, her attending nurse later revealed that she was referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital for further management due to the severity of her injuries. The Gender Circuit Court in Tamale convened on Friday, September 25, where Atta pleaded guilty to the charges. He was convicted and sentenced to a mandatory minimum of ten years imprisonment. Investigators from the Regional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Tamale have since visited the victim, who is currently receiving treatment at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. The Command has stated that they are actively collaborating with the hospital and other stakeholders to provide the girl with comprehensive support and ensure her well-being. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are committed to thoroughly examining the circumstances surrounding this serious incident. The incident has raised concerns within the local community, and the Kpandai Police Department is urging anyone with information relevant to this case to come forward. Details of the injuries sustained by the victim are currently being assessed, and authorities are working to ascertain the full extent of the harm. The investigation is being treated as a matter of grave concern, and the authorities are prioritizing the safety and protection of the victim and any potential witnesses. The legal proceedings are expected to continue, with the judge presiding over the case having stated that the sentence is a direct consequence of the gravity of the offense. The crime represents a significant challenge to law enforcement in the region, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and proactive measures to address domestic violence and protect vulnerable individuals. The investigation is being led by detectives from the Tamale Police Station and supported by detectives from the DOVVSU.”}””””
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