By Takudziridzwa Nyama
Chitungwiza– There was drama in Chitungwiza yesterday as an employee at a lodge in the dormitory town was arrested after six students from two local colleges after were found in an uncompromising position.
The arrest was confirmed by the Zimbabwe Republic Police.
“The ZRP confirms that investigations are in progress in connection with a case involving six students from two local colleges who were found in an uncompromising position at a lodge in Chitungwiza on 09/10/24.”
Government Spokesperson Nick Mangwana weighed in on the matter indicating that Section 86 of the amended legislation makes it illegal for owners to knowingly allow minors into their premises for unlawful sexual activities.
The section states that: “Permitting child to resort to place for purpose of engaging in unlawful sexual conduct. If the owner of a place knowingly induces or allows a child to enter or be in the place for the purpose of engaging in unlawful sexual conduct with another person or with other persons generally, the owner shall be guilty of permitting a child to resort to a place for the purpose of engaging in unlawful sexual conduct and if the child is under the age of twelve years, liable to a fine not exceeding level 11 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten years or both; if the child is over the age of twelve years, liable to a tine not exceeding level ten or imprisonment for a period not exceeding seven years or both,” said Mangwana.