35 -years-old man, Rashid Ahmed has been remanded in police custody for allegedly defiling over 30 children in Wa in the Upper West Region.
The accused, a traditional MC, is popularly known for his very skillful acts of emceeing at Islamic wedding ceremonies in Wa.
Rashid popularly known as Anaata was in April this year reported to the Wa police for the defilement of some three children, but he absconded from the region and took cover in Burkina Faso, according to the charge sheet.
Following the report, several other victims unveiled themselves to attest to his acts and revealed his modus operandi.
He was, however, picked up on Friday from his home at Adabiya, a suburb of Wa following police intelligence and was on Monday brought to court for the hearing.
His victims range from 10 to 15 years with 12 of them being examined and confirmed to have been defiled by the accused.
All victims however said he had unprotected sex with them.
The Upper West State Attorney, Abdul Saeed Shakur considering the gravity of the case, prayed the court not to grant the accused bail for fear of his life as people may take the laws into their own hands.
The case has been adjourned to Monday 14th August to begin a daily trial.
