Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
A 69-year-old man, who raped his neighbour’s teenage daughter and infected her with an STI, lured her into his room by offering her sadza and beans.
Kingston Berejena was arrested on Tuesday.
The incident happened in December last year.
Police say that after after the 14-year-old girl ate the food, Kingston closed the door and raped her once without protection.
Kingston went on to threaten the girl with unspecified action.
The sexual attack came to light when the victim’s sister found out that she had an STI.
The teenage girl disclosed that she was raped by Kingston, leading to his arrest.
Harare provincial deputy police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Faith Mapisa, confirmed the case.
“Police arrested an Epworth man for raping a minor child,” said Ass Insp Mapisa.
“Circumstances are that the accused person and the complainant are not related but they reside at the same place of residence.
“On an unknown date in December 2024, during the day, the accused person invited the complainant and her young sister, aged seven, into his room.
“The accused person gave the complainant and her younger sister sadza and beans and they ate.
“After the meal the accused person ordered Shantel, the younger sister, to leave his room.
“Accused person closed the door and locked it with the complainant inside, pushed the complainant onto the couch, closed the complainant’s mouth and raped her once.
“Complainant was escorted to Edith Hospital for medical examination,” said Ass Insp Mapisa.
