By Meditation Mposi
A Chivi man from Bhejani village, Chief Shindi was last week apprehended by the police in connection with robbery and rape cases.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the arrest of Walter Ngwenya (24) and urged members of the public to report all cases early as well as provide enough information about criminals to assist police in quick apprehension of suspects.
“Members of the public are advised to report all cases early to ensure detection of cases and arrest of the accused persons. We also encourage them to supply police with information which may lead to detection and arrest of criminals,” said Dhewa.
Allegations are that on June 29, 2024 at around 2330 hours, Ngwenya broke into the victim’s (name withheld) house where she was sleeping with her 11 year old male relative, armed with a log and demanded cash from her.
The victim had no cash and Ngwenya assaulted her with the log three times in the head. During the ordeal Ngwenya ordered the victim to undress, and raped her thrice during the night.
The victim took notice of the markings on Ngwenya’s body and the victim together with the boy managed to escape through the window and hid in a bush while the former was relieving himself outside the house.
Upon returning into the house, Ngwenya stole three cellphones and went away.
The police investigated the matter and managed to apprehend Ngwenya at his house following identification of his body marks by the victim.
All the stolen cellphones were recovered and Ngwenya is expected to appear in court soon.
