Singer Somanje arrested for rape

Prosper Dembedza Harare Bureau
SUNGURA musician Josphat Somanje has been arrested for eight counts of raping his wife. Mashonaland East provincial police spokesperson Inspector Nobert Muzondo yesterday confirmed Somanje’s arrest.He said Somanje (47) is in custody assisting police with investigations.

“We arrested Somanje of 2362 Dzidzai Street, Cherutombo in Marondera following a report by his wife that he had been forcing her to have anal sexual intercourse with him since last year.

“His wife indicated that up to date the musician forcibly had anal sexual intercourse with her eight times,” Insp Muzondo said.
It is alleged that on unknown dates between April 2013 and January 2014 Somanje demanded anal sexual intercourse with his wife and threatened to evict her from their matrimonial house if she refused.

With the threats the musician had anal sexual intercourse with his wife eight times without her consent.

The matter came to light on March 14 when his wife reported the matter at Marondera Central police station which led to his arrest. His wife was referred to Marondera General Hospital for medical examination.