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Prosper Dembedza
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 the 47-year-old artiste was still assisting police with investigations. “We arrested Somanje of 2362 Dzidzai Street, Cherutombo, 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 this year, Somanje demanded anal sexual intercourse from his wife and threatened to evict her from their matrimonial house if she refused.
With the threats, the musician reportedly had anal sex with his wife eight times without her consent.
The matter came to light on March 14 when the wife reported the matter at Marondera Central police station, leading to his arrest.
His wife was referred to Marondera General Hospital for medical examination.
Online Reporter