The teacher (name withheld) allegedly raped the grade 5
pupil on September 23, around 4pm at a bushy area on their way to a borehole.
The accused is however, denying the charge. His defense is
that he was supervising the construction of a classroom block during the time
he is accused of raping the minor.
He is also arguing that the school head wants to get rid of
him because he acquired a degree and is now more qualified than the head to
lead the school.
Circumstances are that the teacher instructed the minor to
go and fetch him water at a nearby borehole after other pupils had gone home.
The minor complied and the teacher followed her to the
borehole.
He caught up with the minor before she reached the borehole
and he then dragged her to a bushy area where he raped her once.
The teacher threatened her against disclosing the ordeal to
anyone. The two then proceeded to fetch water at the borehole.
The minor disclosed the matter to a female teacher and a
Police report was filed. The alleged rapist was arrested on October 9, 2024.
Masvingo Mirror
