A 41-year-old man from Tsholotsho faces serious allegations of repeatedly rap!ng his 13-year-old daughter, with incidents reportedly occurring since she was just 10 years old.
The man’s identity has been kept confidential to protect the young victim.
During his court appearance before Bulawayo regional magistrate, Mrs. Dambudzo Malunga, he vehemently denied the charges, asserting his love for his daughter and claiming that he never committed such an act.
According to the prosecution, led by Mr. Owen Mugari, the abu$e began in 2021 when the victim’s mother left the home following a domestic dispute, leaving the daughter in the care of her father, who then allegedly forced her into his bedroom, where he rap3d her.
The pattern of abuse continued whenever the mother was absent, with the accused reportedly threatening the victim with viol3nce to ensure her silence.
The horrific situation came to light when the girl confided in a teacher at her school, prompting a visit to the police station to file a report.
Medical examinations confirmed penetration, and evidence presented in court indicated that the victim had lost her virgin!ty.
The case has been adjourned until November 11 for judgment.
SOURCE : NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
