Man remanded for flogging daughter

Insp Buabeng said the victim, who was living with the father, left home for work in the morn­ing and returned on Saturday night.

The court heard that Blank­son, who had waited for the victim in vain, changed the lock to the door.

Insp Buabeng stated that the daughter asked for the keys and the accused in a fit of anger, instructed her to return to where she came from.

The prosecution said the daughter became frustrated, broke the padlock and entered the room.

Insp Buabeng further noted that when Blankson discovered the padlock was damaged, he threatened his daughter with physical harm.

The prosecution said the victim sought temporary refuge at her stepmother’s house.

Insp Buabeng also indicated that when the victim returned home, she realised that her father had taken GH¢360.00 from her handbag.

The court heard that when the daughter demanded her money, the father refused, saying  she would get her money back only when she had replaced the damaged padlock.

Insp Buabeng said unhappy with her father’s demand, the victim reacted with a scoff and left the presence of her father and his employees.

The prosecution said this provoked accused and he whipped the daughter merci­lessly with an electrical cable, causing injuries to her body.

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