A RUSAPE man allegedly raped his daughter-in-law as she was
taking a bath.
Ironically, when the incident occurred, the man’s son was
detained at Rusape Remand Prison as he was facing statutory rape allegations.
The 52-year-old man (name withheld to protect the identity
of the rape victim) is from Maparura Village under Chief Makoni.
When he appeared before Rusape magistrate, Miss Ruth Moyo
last week, he was not asked to plead.
The accused is represented by Mr Munyaradzi Manyengavana of
Chiwanza and Partners. He was granted $2 000 bail and will be back in court
today (August 21) for trial.
Public prosecutor, Mr Tawanda Munjanja said the man
threatened to evict his daughter-in-law from the family house if she ever
divulged the rape to anyone. However, she went on to make a police report.
“On July 20 at around 9.30am, the complainant was taking a
bath when the accused person took advantage of the fact that noone else was
around. He entered the bathroom armed with a black baton stick.
“The accused person took the complainant’s bath towel and
gagged her with it. He then raped her.
“Despite the eviction threat, the complainant made a report
at Maparura Police Base, thereby leading to the accused person’s arrest,” said
Mr Makamba.
Meanwhile, the man’s son also appeared in court facing
statutory rape charges after bedding an under-aged girl from the same village.
The 27-year-old man is also being represented by Mr
Manyengavana.
His legal representative applied for his removal from remand
as the State was not yet ready for trial. Magistrate Mr Obedience Matare
granted the application and the matter will now proceed by way of summons.
Mr Makamba said on several occasions, the accused would
sneak into the kitchen hut to be intimate with his 14-year-old girl lover.
“The complainant is a Grade Seven student. On unknown dates
during the month of June, the accused person would sneak into the kitchen hut
and sleep with her.
“The matter only came to light after the complainant’s
mother was tipped of what was happening. When confronted, the complainant
confirmed that she was being intimate with the accused person. She highlighted
that she had consented to it,” said Mr Makamba.
A police report was made, thereby leading to the man’s
arrest. Manica Post
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