A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of raping his girlfriend’s 80-year-old mother.
The shocking case unfolded in the Rusape Magistrates Court, where details of the horrific crime left many in disbelief.
The incident occurred when the man visited his girlfriend’s home, intending to see her. Upon learning from her elderly mother that she was not present, the man became enraged.
Court proceedings revealed that he violently assaulted the elderly woman, repeatedly banging her head against the wall in a brutal attack.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), after the assault, the man forced the victim to touch his genitals before making her lie down and committing the act of rape.
The elderly woman’s desperate screams were heard by her daughter and brother, who rushed to the scene. Upon their arrival, they found the assailant holding a stick, and the elderly victim disclosed the assault and rape to them.
Following the report, law enforcement acted swiftly, leading to the man’s arrest. The NPAZ condemned the man’s actions, underscoring the necessity for justice in cases of such heinous crimes. (AfroGazette)
