By Takudziridzwa Nyama
A 27 year old man from Dambamuromo Village, Chipinge, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for raping a 46 year old mentally challenged woman. He was convicted and arraigned by the Chipinge Magistrates’ Court.
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), reports that the offender, who was intoxicated entered the complainant’s unlocked bedroom, approached the complainant while she was asleep and forcibly undressed her before proceeding to rape her without protection. Subsequently, he wore a condom and continued to rape her.
He then fell asleep after the act. The complainant then alerted her nephew, who informed another family member.
At around 0120 hours, they apprehended the offender, who was still asleep in the complainant’s bedroom and wearing the used condom. The offender was then taken to Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Chibuwe post along with the complainant.