A 43-year-old man from Chinotimba, Victoria Falls, has been arraigned in court to face charges of rape.
The case involves a 13-year-old girl, with allegations pointing to a distressing incident that occurred in December 2024.
According to the National Authority Prosecuting of Zimbabwe, the complainant was alone in her bedroom at her home in Chinotimba when the accused allegedly entered.
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It is reported that the man threatened the minor with a knife, forcibly undressed her, and committed the act.
The girl, reportedly traumatized, kept the incident to herself until January 12, 2025, when she confided in her aunt.
The disclosure prompted the family to report the matter to the Police, leading to the arrest of the accused.
The accused appeared before the court and has been remanded in custody. The court has set January 28, 2025, as the date for his next appearance while investigations into the case continue.
