Man rapes woman at lorry station
The Presiding Judge of the Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court, Mr Asamah Akwasi Asiedu, has remanded a Beninios citizen in custody for allegedly raping a woman.
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Mahamadu Balik’s plea was not taken and he is to reappear in court later.
Chief Inspector Monica Anku, the prosecutor said the victim is a native of Lolonya, a town near Ada in the Dangme East District, while Balik comes from Benin.
She said the incident happened on December 27, 2013, when the victim was returning from Ada to Gemeni, where she worked.
According to the prosecutor, on reaching Kpong, the victim realised that it was too late for her to continue the journey and therefore decided to pass the night at the Kpong lorry station.
Chief Inspector Anku said at about 2:30 a.m., whilst sleeping, Balik, who was also passing the night at the lorry station, pounced on the victim and forcefully had sexual intercourse with her.
The victim, according to the prosecutor, raised an alarm and that attracted some people to the scene who helped in arresting Balik and sent him to the Kpong police station.
The victim was issued with a medical form to report for further action, while Balik was later transferred to the Domestic Violence Victims’’ Support Unit (DOVVSU ) at Akuse.
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Balik, according to the prosecutor, disputed the allegation and claimed in his caution statement that he was only passing the night at Kpong to enable him continue his journey the following day only to be arrested for raping the victim.
According to the prosecutor, the police is waiting for the victim to submit the medical report to enable them prepare the docket.