Court Remands Two Women Over Alleged Assault of 12-Year-Old
Bail denied as police hunt for third suspect in La Roman JHS assault case
- The La District Court has remanded two women for two weeks after denying them bail
- The accused face conspiracy, assault, and cruelty to a child charges
- Prosecutors say the remand will allow police to complete investigations, including examining a viral video linked to the incident
The La District Court has remanded two women into custody for their alleged involvement in the assault of a 12-year-old girl near the La Roman Junior High School.
The accused, Precious Giftan Mesopeh (22) and Princess Giftan Mesopeh (25), are facing three charges—conspiracy, assault, and cruelty to a child.
Their mother, Priscilla Novishie Wanyo, is currently on the run, with police actively searching for her in connection with the case.
Both accused persons pleaded not guilty. However, the court denied a bail application filed on their behalf and remanded them for two weeks to allow police to complete investigations.
Prosecuting, Chief Inspector Gladys Aikins Asare opposed bail, telling the court that the accused posed a flight risk and that their continued detention was necessary to aid investigations.
The case has been adjourned to January 19, 2026.
Prosecution’s Case
Presenting the facts, Chief Inspector Asare said the victim, whose identity has been withheld for legal reasons, frequently visited the Mesopeh household to run errands and help with household chores.
On December 30, 2025, the prosecution said the victim had a dispute with the accused persons’ seven-year-old brother, which escalated into a confrontation that left the boy injured.
After the boy reported the incident to his family, the two accused women allegedly tracked down the victim and assaulted her, inflicting injuries and bodily harm.
A video of the assault, which later surfaced on social media, prompted public outrage and led to the arrest of the accused persons, police told the court.
