Police Inspector interdicted over alleged defilement of 14-year-old daughter
Police Inspector Desmond Owusu Afriyie has been interdicted over allegations of defilement and incest involving his 14-year-old daughter. The interdiction was carried out by the Ghana Police Service, and the inspector was stationed at Mamponteng in the Ashanti Region. The statement noted, "The Inspector is currently being interdicted to pave way for further investigation."
The Ashanti North Regional Police Command issued a press release on May 9. The complaint was lodged on November 4, 2025, by Charlotte Samaa of Koforidua in the Eastern Region on behalf of her daughter, alleging sexual abuse by her biological father. The victim was referred to a government health facility for a medical examination. The suspect presented himself at the Agona DOVVSU office on February 20, 2026, where he was arrested and cautioned.
The suspect "denied the allegations and was later released on enquiry bail to be reporting periodically." The Ashanti North Regional Police Command "assured the public of its commitment to conducting thorough investigations into the matter and promised to communicate further developments."
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A police inspector in the Ashanti Region is facing serious accusations involving his young daughter- allegations of defilement and incest. The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has stepped in, promising a full investigation.
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