A repeat rape offender jailed 20 years

Zim Now Writer

A 28-year-old repeat rape offender from Chief Mutema area in Chipinge will serve 20 year in prison for threatening and raping a 16-year-old.

It is alleged that on June 1, 2024, at around 2300 hours, the complainant was sleeping in her bedroom with another person in the room and the door was locked.

The accused person arrived at the complainant’s homestead and called her name stating that he wanted to collect an electric cable.

The other occupant opened the door and the accused person entered the room. He threatened to kill both of them if they did not meet his demands.

He ordered both occupants to follow him outside. They walked for about 30 metres from the homestead before he ordered the other occupant to return home.

He took the complainant to a nearby bushy area where he withdrew a knife from his pocket and ordered her to lie down.

He removed the complainant’s pantie and raped her four times. He threatened to kill the complainant if she disclosed the ordeal to anyone.

The complainant, however, managed to escape and explained the matter to her grandmother.

A police report was made, leading to his arrest.

The accused person was found to be a repeat offender and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.