…rapes her overnight
EDWIN MOYO
GWERU- Police in Gweru is investigating a case of rape, robbery and kidnapping which happened in the Woodlands Suburb on Saturday last week at night.
Circumstances given are that, an unidentified man, arrived at a Woodlands homestead in Gweru City while the occupants, a woman her daughter (21), three sons aged (18) and two (10) were asleep.
The man forced open the main door and demanded US$60 he was owed by a previous occupant of the house.
He was given US$45 and he forcefully took with him the 21year old woman as ransom saying he would only release her upon payment of the US$15 balance.
She was released the following day at 3am, but complaining of being raped by the man in the nearby bush.
Midlands Provincial Police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident and said investigations are underway, he also urged members of the public to assist in apprehending the suspect who is at large.
“We appeal to members of the public with information to approach any nearest police station or make use of our suggestion boxes.
“May those members of the public staying in close proximity establish neighborhood watch committees and put in place effective communication systems so that when such unfortunate incidences occur people can mobilise and help each other in record time,” said Mahoko.
