The woman (name withheld) from Harare was conducting
prayers alone at night when the suspect, armed with a knife, raped her before
disappearing into the darkness.
Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Tendai Mwanza
confirmed the incident and urged worshippers who visit the mountain for prayers
to do so in groups to avoid such incidences.
“We urge the public to do prayers in groups to avoid the
risk of getting raped or robbed. We have since launched a manhunt for the
suspect,” he said.
According to police, on October 30 at around 6pm, the
victim travelled to the sacred hill for a prayer vigil.
Upon arrival, she chose a secluded position for herself
while other worshippers were conducting their prayers at a distance in the same
area.
At around 2am the following day, while taking a nap, she
was awakened by a man who was taping her feet.
The suspect ordered her to remove her undergarments and
raped her. After the heinous act, he robber her of US$6, $90 and a cellphone
before fleeing from the scene. The victim reported the matter at Chinamhora
Police Station.
The Domboshava Hills have become a hunting ground for
rapists and armed robbers who pounce on unsuspecting worshippers.
The hills attract scores of Christians from all over the
country who visit the sacred feature for prayer vigils. Newsday
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