Kasoa C/R, March 11, GNA - The Kasoa District Police command has expressed concern about the rate of defilement and rape cases in the area, during the last three month of 2009. The District Police commander, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Jordan Quaye, expressed the concern in a statement he issued to the press in Winneba on Wednesday. DSP Quaye said between October and December 2009 his outfit handled a total of 32 defilement and 11 rape cases. He explained that 8 defilement and 2 rape cases were recorded in October 2009, 13 defilement and five rape cases in November and 11 defilement and 4 rape cases in December 2009. According to the Police Commander all the cases were pending at the law courts.

The Kasoa Police has therefore warned parents and guardians to desist from sending female children to sell on the streets of Kasoa on their own, especially during the night. He asked parents to be nice and open up to their little daughters so that can freely report any defilement attempt on them. The police commander suggested that, teachers and parents should educate young girls about the tricks most commonly used by those who defile. DSP Quaye advised against getting drunk at parties, pubs, beaches and recreational areas to avoid being "sexually harassed tortuously".