A 49-year-old fisherman, Samuel Armah, popularly called Kofi Nyan, will spend the next ten years in prison with hard labour after being found guilty of defiling a 13-year-old girl in Mumford, a community in Ghana’s Central Region.
The Cape Coast Circuit Court delivered the sentence after Armah admitted to the crime, bringing a swift conclusion to a disturbing case that shocked the fishing community when a video of the act began circulating on social media.
The assault reportedly took place on October 16, 2025, when Armah lured the teenage victim into a ghetto in Mumford. The incident was secretly recorded, later surfacing online and prompting swift action by the police.
Following the circulation of the video, the Central Regional Police Command launched an investigation that led to Armah’s arrest. The victim was immediately taken to St. Luke Catholic Hospital for medical examination and treatment.
The case came before Circuit Court Two in Cape Coast, presided over by Her Honour Nana Aba Quiba Nunoo, on October 28, 2025. During the hearing, Armah pleaded guilty to the charge of defilement and was convicted on his own plea.
He was subsequently handed a 10-year prison sentence with hard labour and transferred to Ankaful Prison, where he has begun serving his term.
After his conviction, the case was formally handled by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Central Region. Investigators confirmed that Armah admitted to committing the offence during interrogation.
Authorities are, however, still on the hunt for four other individuals believed to have been involved in the incident. The suspects — identified as Agoogo, Edina, Kwesi Abbam, and Agya Ankoto — remain at large, and police are appealing to residents of Mumford and nearby communities for assistance in their arrest.
The case has left many residents of Mumford shaken, especially as it highlights growing concerns about child safety and the rise of online exposure of such crimes. The police have urged community members to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity that could help protect minors from similar abuse.
