The suspect, Owen Mukono of Nyatsime in Chitungwiza, is in
custody and assisting police with investigations.
It was discovered that Mukono stayed with the minor since
November last year before his arrest last week.
Mashonaland East police spokesperson Inspector Bernard
Chazovachii confirmed the case.
“I can confirm the arrest of Owen Mukono. It was reported
that the girl used to run away from school to live with her grandparents in
Zengeza.
“When her grandparents took her back to her mother in
November, she met the accused person, who promised to secure a job for her.”
Insp Chazovachii said the girl has since been taken to a
safe place, awaiting medical examinations, while investigations continue.
“The accused person is in custody, and is to appear in
court soon facing rape charges,” Insp Chazovachii said.
A close relative of the victim told The Sunday Mail that
Mukono even tried to introduce the minor to his family members with the aim of
taking her as his wife, but they refused.
“She lost a mobile phone and we believe that caused her to
be afraid of coming back home,” he said. Sunday Mail
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