A 22-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo who allegedly broke into a
pregnant soldier’s house and attempted to rape her has been charged with
unlawful entry.
Bandlalwenkosi Ncube from Douglasdale pleaded not guilty to
an unlawful entry charge when he appeared before Bulawayo Regional magistrate
Mr Joseph Mabeza.
He was remanded in custody to Friday for commencement of
trial. Ncube is unemployed whereas the complainant is a soldier based in
Plumtree.
The court heard that Ncube allegedly unlawfully entered the
complainant’s house and proceeded to her bedroom.
Prosecuting, Ms Tarisai Kamema said on May 30 this year at
around 12.35AM, the soldier woke up and realised that her bedroom lights were
off and her door was open. She woke up and closed the door.
“When she was going back to bed, Ncube grabbed her from
behind and told her to be quiet, threatening to stab her if she screamed.
“Ncube fondled her breasts, patted her tummy and undressed
her. When he tried to rape the woman, she overpowered him and screamed for
help.
“Ncube bit the complainant on her right shoulder and fled
from the house,” said Ms Kamema.
The court heard that Ncube dropped his cellphone on the bed
and it was used to track him, leading to his arrest.
He was arrested on the same day he allegedly committed the
offence. Chronicle
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