Ghana Police Service have arrested two women in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl at the La Roman Junior High School area, the Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed.
The suspects were arrested following a complaint lodged on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, by the victim’s mother, who reported to the police with her daughter bearing visible marks of assault. The complainant alleged that her daughter had been attacked by three women without provocation.
Police said statements were taken from the complainant, and a Police Medical Report Form was issued to the victim to undergo medical examination as part of ongoing investigations.
Preliminary investigations indicate that earlier on the same day, the victim had been involved in an altercation with a seven-year-old boy, identified as Horm Giftan Mesopeh, who is related to the suspects. Police said the dispute escalated when the suspects allegedly went to the victim’s home, took her to their residence and assaulted her.
On Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, the complainant led police officers to arrest two of the suspects, identified as Precious Giftan Mesopeh, 22, and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, 25. A third suspect, Priscilla Novishie Wornyo, 49, a fashion designer and the mother of the two arrested women, is reported to have travelled to the Volta Region and remains at large.
The two arrested suspects have been formally charged and are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. They are expected to be arraigned before court on Monday, Jan. 5, 2025. Police said efforts are underway to locate and arrest the third suspect to aid the investigation.
The Accra Regional Police Command has cautioned the public against resorting to violence in resolving disputes, especially those involving children. Parents, guardians and community members were urged to use lawful means to address grievances and to report incidents promptly to the police.
Police also reiterated their commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of children and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice.