The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two women who were seen in a viral video assaulting of a 12-year-old girl at La Roman JHS School area.
The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
The suspects, identified as Precious Giftan Mesopeh, aged 22 and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, aged 25 have been formally charged and are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations.
A statement issued by the police on January 4, 2026 said the incident was reported to the police by the mother of the victim, who appeared at the station with her daughter, bearing visible marks of assault.
The complainant alleged that three women assaulted her daughter without any provocation.
After reporting to the police, the Police obtained her statement and issued a police medical report form to the victim for medical examination.
Preliminary investigations revealed that earlier on the day of the assault, the victim had an altercation with a seven-year-old boy, identified as Horm Giftan Mesopeh, who is related to the suspects.
Following the incident, the suspects allegedly went to the victim’s house, brought her to their residence, and assaulted her.
The third suspect, identified as Priscilla Novishie Wornyo, aged 49, a fashion designer and the mother of the two suspects, was reported to have travelled to the Volta Region.
The suspects will be put before the court on Monday, January 5, 2025. Police efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest the third suspect to aid the investigation.
The Regional Police Command cautions the general public against resorting to violence in the resolution of disputes, particularly matters involving children.
Police further advised parents, guardians, and community members to seek lawful means of addressing grievances and to promptly report incidents to the police.
The Police Command further urged the public to respect the law and protect the rights and welfare of children at all times.
Source:Fiilafmonline/3News
