HRRG and JRF call for justice in heartbreaking case of 13-year-old girl gang-defiled in Madina

<p><strong>Human Rights Reporters Ghana &lpar;HRRG&rpar; and the Justice Revived Foundation &lpar;JRF&rpar; are raising urgent concerns over a disturbing incident involving a 13-year-old girl&comma; Ama&comma; from Madina&comma; Accra&period; <&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>They are demanding swift action and justice for Ama&comma; who was subjected to a brutal gang-attack&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Ama&comma; a student of Madina No&period; 3 School&comma; was allegedly assaulted by more than 20 individuals&comma; including teenagers&comma; starting in February 2025&period; The ordeal has left her pregnant and emotionally devastated&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>She courageously shared her story&comma; identifying the main suspect as 45-year-old mason Clement Kwame&comma; who reportedly lured her with false promises before forcing her into the assault&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Kwame&comma; who lives near Ama’s residence&comma; is said to have coordinated the attack with several accomplices—some believed to be his friends—who participated in multiple assaults&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Ama also reports being threatened to keep quiet&comma; which hindered her from seeking help earlier&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The case is currently under investigation by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit &lpar;DOVVSU&rpar; in Madina&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>While some arrests have been made&comma; HRRG and JRF are deeply concerned that key suspects&comma; including Kwame&comma; remain at large&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>They are calling on authorities to&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li>Accelerate the investigation and treat Ama with compassion<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Arrest Clement Kwame and all other perpetrators without delay<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Prosecute all involved to the full extent of the law<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Ensure Ama receives comprehensive medical&comma; psychological&comma; and social support for her trauma and pregnancy<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<p>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;Our commitment is unwavering—we will not rest until justice prevails&comma;” stated representatives of HRRG and JRF&period; &OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;Every child has the right to safety&comma; and those responsible must be held accountable&period;”<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for stronger protections against child sexual violence in Ghana&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>HRRG and JRF urge government agencies&comma; civil society&comma; and the public to intensify efforts&comma; enforce existing laws&comma; and create a protective environment where children can grow up free from fear and harm&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>For more information&comma; please contact&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li>Human Rights Reporters Ghana&colon; 0243676813<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Justice Revived Foundation&colon; 0542082851<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<p>Together&comma; we stand for justice&comma; dignity&comma; and the safeguarding of human rights&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong> <&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong> <&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;

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