A 62-year-old man from Old Pumula in Bulawayo has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of rap!ng his 18-year-old niece.
The incident occurred on August 30, 2024, when the young woman was asked to care for the accused’s children while his wife was away.
After providing her with ZAR100 to send the children to buy groceries, the accused lured the complainant to his b3droom under the guise of giving her money for lunch the next day.
Once there, he forcibly raped her and wielded a knife, threatening her life if she screamed or resisted, asserting that she should prepare for him to pay lobola for her.
Disturbingly, just days after the assault, the accused’s wife tried to convince the complainant to become her husband’s second wife, further complicating the traumatic experience for the victim.
Feeling compelled to seek justice, the complainant eventually reported the crime to the police, leading to the arrest of her uncle.
This case spotlights issues surrounding familial abuse and the vulnerabilities faced by young women in such situations.
The court’s decision to impose a lengthy prison sentence aims to serve as a deterrent to similar offenses and to underscore the seriousness of s3xual viol3nce.
Judge’s ruling not only attempts to deliver justice for the victim but also seeks to raise awareness about the importance of addressing and preventing s3xual vi0lence within communities.
SOURCE : NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
