The Gender Ministry has condemned the inhumane treatment meted out to a woman by a group of people in the Upper East Region.
The Ministry in a release dated June 13 noted that “Violence against women and girls is not justified and must not be tolerated no matter where, how and who committed the offence.”
It explained that the adverse consequences of violence on women and girls in relation to their health, psychological and emotional well-being compromise and undermine their development and this must not be encouraged.
“The Ministry strongly condemns this cruel, brutal, and barbaric act meted out to the young lady. This act is a blatant breach of her human rights and dignity and is thus punishable by law,” the release noted.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspects at Kupelga in the Upper East Region in connection with the video.
The suspects, Awizore Amolt, Akolbila Asorwogo, Atibila Aladago and Akolbila Ben, were arrested in a Police intelligence operation in the early hours of Tuesday, June 13, 2023, following a preliminary investigation into the said video.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting the investigation, while efforts continue to arrest other accomplices to face justice.
Commenting on the arrest, the Ministry applauded the Ghana Police Service for putting out a call for a manhunt for the culprits in the case.
As a result, the Ministry issued an appeal to the public to provide the police with any information that may enable the capture of the offenders.
Finally, the Ministry advised the public to maintain their vigilance and report individuals who commit these unlawful acts.
