Tema sodomy case: Police awaiting medical report

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The Tema Regional Police Command says it is waiting for a medical report before it concludes investigations on the sodomy of a 7-year-old boy.

Tema Regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Joseph Benefo Darkwa said until the report is done, there is very little they can do about the case.

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The victim who is in class one at Royal International School is fighting for his life after being allegedly sodomized by three class 5 boys in school.

The boy (name withheld) who is currently on admission at the Tema General Hospital is said to be suffering from an infection as a result of the act.

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His distraught grandmother, Theresa Lamptey on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem  said after the suspects were identified by the victim, they were left to go scot-free by the Community Eleven Police.

She added that, the boys were released after they denied the act.

But reacting to the issue, ASP Benefo Darkwa said they have not abondoned the case but rather waiting for doctor’s report.

He said eventhough the suspects have been granted bail, they are being closely monitored and will be invited for further investigations if neccessary.

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ASP Benefo Darkwa promised justice will be served if the culprits are found culpable.

Meanwhile, Proprietress of Royal International School, Prinscilla Manu Gyebi said the boy was not sodomized.

Rather, she said the sore in the boy’s buttocks is due to a boil infection.

Madam Gyebi indicated that, she assisted his grandmother with money when he was admitted at the hospital thus find it strange when the sodomy issue came up.

This notwithstanding, the Royal school head said they have also lodged a complaint at the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service.