Crimes and Courts Reporter
Four men, William Mpurura, Solomon Mugodhi, Lawrence Gave, and Blessed Bokosha, allegedly took turns raping a 14-year-old Form 2 student in Highfield. The student had fled her home after a disagreement with her mother over her mobile phone usage.
The court heard that after being threatened by her mother, the teenager sought refuge at a friend’s house but was turned away. While wandering, she met a man who offered to help her find a place to sleep. However, she was taken to a house where the horrific incident occurred.
As reported, Bokosha ordered the girl to undress, but she refused. He then threatened her with a knife and beat her with a pipe. After offering her a drink that caused her to pass out, the men allegedly committed the heinous crime.
The girl discovered used condoms scattered around the house when she woke up the next morning and reported the incident to her aunt. The four men were arrested and appeared in court, where they were remanded in custody by Harare magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa.
They were advised to apply for bail at the High Court, as they face a third schedule offense.
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