CHRAJ RESCUES GIRL FORCED INTO MARRIAGE

From: Michael Sarpong Mfum, Bechem

The Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in the Tano South District of the Bring Ahafo Region has rescued a 14-year-old girl, who was forced to marry a 50-year-old, Musah Maabongba at Breme a farming community in the district.

Musah Maabongba and his brother who brought the young girl are currently in the grips of the Bechem Police pending investigation.

In an interview with Owusu Bediako Appah the Tano South District Director of CHRAJ was happy his outfit has been able to send the girl to her parents.

“On that day I received a call from someone resident at Breme which is a farming community that a young girl has been forced into marriage. I quickly called on the District Police Commander, Boss of the Social welfare we rushed to the place and realized what the caller told me is true, we rescue the girl and also arrested the supposed husband Musah Maabongba and his brother Mesuam Maabongba,” Mr. Appah recounted.

Mr. Appah said this is the third time his outfit has rescued a young girl forced into married since he came to the district in 2008.

“We realized the girl is from Gbindiri in Bunkprugu Yunyoo of the Northern region. We sent her to her hometown whiles the Bechem Police are still investigating the incident,” He added.

He also called on residents of the Tano South District to report the abuse of girls in their communities to CHRAJ or the nearest police station in the district to ensure a speedy rescuing of these innocent girls.