Police in Ashanti have arrested three young men believed to have taken part in an alleged gang rape of a teenage girl, a footage of which has gone viral on social media.
The video has been circulating on social media for close to 24 hours with the young men taking turns to attempt a sexual act on the teenager.
The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ashanti Regional Police Command has invited the 18-year old victim to assist in investigations.
According to Citi News, the victim is currently at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital undergoing medical examination. The incident occurred at Bantama in Kumasi.
The Assembly Member for the Bantama Electoral area, Kwame Ofori, asked the Police to bring the culprits to book in order to serve as a deterrent to others.
“It is true that the incident occurred, and as the Assemblyman, I urge various stakeholders not to take this issue lightly. I am very shocked by this incident because I never thought it could happen. I am following up on this case keenly. I urge the Police Service to take up this matter and thoroughly investigate it. The punishment handed out to the culprits should serve as a deterrent to others.â€
The Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police headquarters in Accra has also revealed that a special team has begun investigations into the gang-rape.
The statement from the CID Department of the Police Service also asked various media houses and those in possession of the video to “stop circulating it since it is an offence to circulate such obscene materials.â€
“Anybody with any relevant information should personally report to the Cyber Crime Unit of the CID Headquarters for further action,†it added.
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