Man allegedly rapes woman, two minors

Friday, January 08, 2021

Rising evil: Sexual assault of minors is an ongoing challenge in the country PIC: INTERNET PICTURE

FRANCISTOWN: While different stakeholders are busy fighting the Gender-based Violence scourge, especially sexual offences like rape and defilement, such cases seem to be on the increase.

On Thursday, Washington Edward, 27, of Natale village in the Central District, was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Mareledi Dipate to face a single count of rape.

The court was however, then stunned when investigators revealed that Edward escaped after his initial offence of rape and is suspected of subsequently committing similar crimes involving minors aged between seven and nine years old.

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Man allegedly rapes woman, two minors

FRANCISTOWN: While different stakeholders are busy fighting the Gender-based Violence scourge, especially sexual offences like rape and defilement, such cases seem to be on the increase.

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