Madina DOVVSU recorded 619 cases in 2012

The rest included unlawful removal of a child, causing harm, defrauding by false pretences, unlawful entry, kidnapping, and exposing a child to harm.

ASP Srofenyoh said there were about 151 cases that were closed by her outfit, while 95 cases were sent to court with two cases acquitted and discharged.  She explained that 15 cases were convicted and 78 cases were under trial while 373 cases were under investigations as at the end of last year.

The DOVVSU Commander urged the general public to report all domestic cases to the nearest police station and appealed to complainants to assist with the police’s investigations.

She also asked women who are victims of sexual abuse not to take their bath but to report such abuse to the police on time in order not to tamper with evidence for further investigations.

ASP Srofenyoh reminded all such victims to preserve any available evidence such as torn panties and send them to the police to enhance the investigation process.

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