The Tafo Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region has remanded a 36-year-old woman.
She is accused of pouring hot water on her nine-year-old sister and cutting her with a knife.
The accused, Beauty Alakwe, faces charges of assault and causing harm.
The victim, Ruth Wisdom, is now under Social Welfare care in Kwabre East.
Officials are overseeing her treatment and safety.
The case came to light after a report.
Minister for Gender and Social Protection, Naa MoMo Lartey, directed intervention.
Co-tenants say Alakwe has repeatedly abused the girl
Neighbours say the latest attack occurred after the child defecated in the room.
Residents claim the woman often locks Ruth and her own child in the room overnight.
The room has no toilet facility, forcing the children to use a nearby public toilet.
Neighbours and co-tenants rescued the girl and rushed her to Manhyia Hospital.
Health workers found multiple old bruises, indicating long-term abuse.
Court proceedings took place on Tuesday, November 25.
The accused requested legal representation, which the court granted.
Judge Festus Fovi Nukunu initially remanded her in police custody.
She will be moving to prison custody due to poor police cell facilities.
The court approved the request, and she is now in prison.
Alakwe is to reappear in court on December 12, 2025.
