Man accused of raping 15 year old, flees leaving ...

Man accused of raping 15 year old, flees leaving trousers and shoes

Zim Now Writer

A suspected rapist, hailing from Zhombe in the Midlands Province, Costa Muswazulu, allegedly left behind his trousers and shoes at the crime scene after raping a 15-year-old girl in the presence of her two younger siblings.

Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident, which occurred on Wednesday at approximately 9:30pm in Mugan’a Village under Chief Malisa in Zhombe.

Insp Mahoko said: “The victim (whose identity is being protected) was asleep in her bedroom with her two younger brothers when the suspect, Costa Muswazulu, a resident of Tito Village under Chief Malisa, forcibly entered the room wielding a knife.

“Muswazulu allegedly compelled the victim to wake up and brandished the knife, threatening to harm her if she made any noise. Subsequently, Muswazulu disrobed himself and then proceeded to undress the victim before committing the sexual assault.

“The commotion caused by the victim and her brothers screaming for help awakened their elder brother, who was sleeping in the kitchen. He attempted to apprehend the suspect, but Muswazulu struck him with a piece of wood, allowing the suspect to flee into the darkness of the night.

“In his hurried escape, Muswazulu inadvertently abandoned his pair of trousers and shoes at the scene. These items have since been collected by the police as evidence,” said Insp Mahoko.

He appealed to members of the public for any information that could aid in the apprehension of Muswazulu and urged individuals with relevant details to contact their nearest police station.