The police have arrested Ebenezer Asumah, a 26-year-old traditional priest residing in Sawer-Sum in Somanya, for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 15-year-old minor.

He was apprehended on October 23rd, 2025, following a formal complaint lodged with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit in Akuse.

According to police reports, the complainant, identified as Animo Mavis, a 27-year-old seamstress and relative of the victim, reported the alleged crime after the minor fell ill.

The victim, who resides with her grandmother, Florence Ladjer, in the same area as Asumah, was subsequently diagnosed with pregnancy at the hospital in Somanya.

The investigation, led by D/PW/INSPR. Leticia Acheampomaa, revealed that on August 5th, 2025, Asumah allegedly convinced the victim’s grandmother to allow the girl to assist him with cooking at his home.

He reportedly claimed to be injured and in need of help.

Ladjer, feeling sympathetic, permitted her to assist him. Police reports indicate that she prepared a meal of banku, pepper, and fish for Asumah.

The suspect then asked her to send the food into his room but followed her and allegedly locked the victim in his room and proceeded to have sexual intercourse with her.

He then warned the victim not to disclose any ordeal to anyone or she would be struck dead by the gods.

After the victim became ill, Mavis took her to Somanya Hospital on October 22nd, 2025, where the pregnancy was confirmed. When she was asked who impregnated her, she pointed to Ebenezer Asumah.

This prompted Mavis to file a formal complaint with DOVVSU Akuse. Following the filing of the complaint, a police medical report form was issued, and the victim was taken to the Akuse Government Hospital for further examination. Medical professionals confirmed that she was approximately 11 weeks pregnant.

Upon his arrest, Asumah reportedly admitted to the sexual act in his cautionary statement.

He claimed that she had consented to the relationship.

The victim, however, denied it, stating that the suspect forced her. Asumah has been formally charged and is standing trial.