Story by Tichaona Kurewa
A police officer stationed at Jambezi Police Station in Hwange district has appeared in court facing charges of raping a 13-year-old girl.
Court documents reveal that on the 18th of this month, the complainant was at a local shopping centre with her cousin when the accused approached the girls, inquiring about their presence.
The accused then grabbed the complainant by the hand and forcibly led her behind the shops, where he raped the 13-year-old girl and warned her not to reveal the incident to anyone.
The complainant, however, confided in her cousin, who reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of the accused.
The accused was remanded in custody to the 7th of next month.
