Grandfather remanded for allegedly defiling the granddaughter

An Aflao Circuit Court has remanded Issah Norglo, an 82 year-old farmer of Ave-Afiadenyigba in the Akatsi District, in prison custody for allegedly defiling his granddaughter of five years.

Norglo pleaded not guilty and would re-appear on February 4. The court, presided over by Mr Francis Opoku heard that that the complainant, who is the grandmother of the victim, lives in the same vicinity with the accused person at Ave-Afiadenyigba.

At about 4:30pm on January 23, the victim's grandmother saw her walking awkwardly out of Norgli's room and when questioned she alleged that the accused had defiled her.

The Prosecution said Norglo stated in his caution statement that the victim came to his room and sat on his laps and started playing with his manhood, which got erected and he subsequently defiled her.

A medical report from the Saint Anthony's Hospital at Dzodze did not confirm the allegation against Norglo.