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Atakli Christopher, a 48-year-old farmer from Mafi Devime, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Sogakope Circuit Court for defiling his 13-year-old biological daughter and committing incest. The abuse, which began after he moved the victim from her mother’s care in Dawhenya, reportedly spanned several years and led to the girl developing a genital infection due to the prolonged mistreatment. After unsuccessfully seeking help from family members, the victim eventually fled and reported the abuse to authorities, prompting a police investigation and medical examination. The case has raised significant concern within the community, with residents calling for stronger protective measures for vulnerable individuals to combat the rising incidents of defilement and incest.