By Daily Newsflash | Accra
Published: August 12, 2026
A 28-year-old trader, Monica Ampomah, has been remanded into police custody for three weeks after she allegedly inflicted cutlass wounds on her 10-year-old daughter.
What happened
According to court and police reports, the incident occurred after Ampomah noticed a white discharge in the child’s underwear and suspected that she may have been sexually abused.
Prosecutors say that after questioning the girl and becoming dissatisfied with her response, the accused allegedly assaulted her with a metal rod before slashing her head with a cutlass.
Court proceedings
Ampomah appeared before court on charges related to the assault.
The court ordered that she be held in police custody for three weeks to allow for further investigations.
She is expected to be re-arraigned on September 3, 2026.
Child’s condition
The 10-year-old victim received medical treatment for her injuries. Child protection and social welfare authorities have been notified and are monitoring the case.
Police say investigations are ongoing.
_Note: This story is based on initial court and police reports. The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court._
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