The ManicaPost
Chipinge Correspondent
A CHISUMBANJE man (24) was on Monday arraigned before the courts for allegedly raping a minor (13).
The accused, Angirai Tekama of Mabee Village under Chief Garahwa area was not asked to plead when he appeared before Chipinge magistrate, Mr Poterai Gwezhira.
He was ordered to apply for bail at the High Court since he was facing a serious offence.
The court heard that on May 9, the complainant visited her relative, Tafadzwa Tsumisa of Chipitsaana Village under Chief Tsvovani in Chiredzi who is currently staying at Macdom Estates in Chisumbanje.
At around 9pm, the complainant left the compound to fetch for pumpkin leaves in the company of Tafadzwa Tsumisa.
Tekama followed the two and proposed love to the complainant who turned down his proposal.
Tafadzwa proceeded to fetch the pumpkin leaves leaving the complainant and Tekama behind.
Tekama force-marched the complainant to a secluded place in the fields where he tripped her to the ground and raped her twice.
The complainant cried for help, but the accused covered her mouth with his hands. After the act, Tekama ran away from the scene and went back to the compound.
The complainant went to look for Tafadzwa where she found her in the fields fetching the pumpkin leaves.
The complainant advised Tafadzwa about the incident who then advised her not to report it to anyone.
On May 13, the complainant reported the rape to her stepmother who made a police report leading to Tekama’s arrest.
The complainant was medically examined at St Peter’s Hospital where penetration was confirmed.
Tekama was remanded in custody to May 31.
Mr Witness Nyamundaya prosecuted.
