In Ghana, man sentenced to 10 years for sexual acts against an 11-year-old — MyJoyOnline

In Ghana, 37-year-old Tibini Atta was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual acts against an 11-year-old girl. The Gender Circuit Court in Tamale handed down the sentence after the defendant pleaded guilty, MyJoyOnline reports.

Case circumstances

According to the Northern Regional Police Command, the incident occurred on September 24, 2026, in the farming community of Digangan in the Kpandai district. According to police, the girl went to a farm with the suspect, where he allegedly had sexual intercourse with her. The child sustained injuries and required medical assistance.

Later that day, at approximately 2:55 p.m., the girl's uncle, who works as a farmer, reported the incident to Kpandai police.

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Child's treatment

The victim was first taken to Kpandai District Hospital, where she was admitted. A nurse told investigators that, due to the nature of her injuries, the girl needed to be referred to Tamale Teaching Hospital for further treatment.

On September 25, Atta appeared before the Gender Circuit Court in Tamale, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Officers from the regional police Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit visited the girl at Tamale Teaching Hospital. According to police, she is responding to treatment, and her condition is being monitored by medical staff.