19-year-old rapes mentally ill woman

Zim Now Writer

A 19-year-old Kadoma man has been arrested for drugging and raping a mentally-challenged woman whom he lured into his brother’s flat.

Prince Muporoni first met the woman at Romney Park Shops where he offered her accommodation overnight at his brother’s flat.

Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed Muporoni’s arrest, saying the 19-year-old allegedly had intercourse with the woman several times during the night and only released her in the morning.

‘On Sunday at around 3pm, the complainant was asked to water the lawn by her mother, but instead, she ran away to the shops coming back the following day. She then disclosed that while away from home, she met Muporoni who forced her to drink alcohol,” said Insp Ncube.

“She got drunk and he later took her to a flat near the shops which he claimed to be his brother’s place. There was no one else there except the complainant and accused and they shared the same bed on that night. Muporoni took advantage of that the complainant was tipsy and had sexual intercourse with her several times over the night without protection and without her consent.”

Insp Ncube said on Monday a police report was made, leading to Muporoni’s arrest.

“We are encouraging members of the public, especially women, to always be wise when dealing with male counterparts, so as not to fall into the hands of rapists in the name of comfort as this makes them more vulnerable to cases of rape, assault or even murder. We also urge the public not to take advantage of people living with mental disabilities as they cannot defend themselves,” added Insp Ncube.