Harare – Popular Zimbabwean actress and socialite, Maiguru Mai Jeremaya, has bravely come forward with a harrowing account of rape, alleging that she was lured and violated by two men under false pretenses. The victim, known for her comedic skits and vibrant social media presence, claims the men had been stalking her for three weeks, feigning interest in her advertising services.
According to her statement, the two men initially contacted her claiming to be representatives from Elite Driving School, seeking her expertise in advertising. Mai Jeremaya narrated on her Facebook page that at first they said they were from Elite Driving School and asked for her services for advertising. She told them her charges and they requested for an appointment.
After an initial meeting that yielded no business, the men allegedly contacted her again on April 30th, this time claiming to be from a truck spares company and requesting her presence at an office in Eastlea, a suburb of Harare. Tragically, upon arrival at the location, the victim alleges she was ambushed.
She wrote in a statement that they ushered her in, and as she turned to see a bed in what was supposed to be an office, one of them blocked the door. Mai Jeremiah further wrote that the other man, who she knows as Thabo, entered through another door at the front, locked it, and they both took turns to rape her while threatening to kill her.
The victim has since reported the crime to the police and received medical attention at Edith Clinic in Mbare, a high-density suburb of Harare. The suspects allegedly threatened her by claiming connections to high offices and possessing her birth records.
Maiguru Mai Jeremiah has since engaged private investigators, Tafadzwa Chidawa and Clarah Manyepera, to assist in apprehending the perpetrators. The involvement of private investigators highlights the victim’s determination to seek justice and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.
In a Facebook post, Maiguru Mai Jeremiah expressed her belief that she may not be the only victim, stating that she has more to share, but it’s said they did it to more people, so she is appealing if you were also a victim like she was, please come forward. She claimed that their phone book has more than 50 contacts they did this to and pleaded with the public to bear with her, stating that things are not well with her at all.
This appeal for other potential victims to come forward underscores the potential scale of the alleged crimes and the need for a thorough investigation. The victim’s willingness to speak out, despite the trauma she has endured, is a testament to her courage and her desire to prevent others from suffering the same fate.
Prominent private investigator, Tafadzwa Chidawa, has stated that his company has since tracked and effected the arrest of the alleged culprits. In one post he said that “Vakomana vaidya zvekubvuta uye zvekuwirirana futi,” which, translated from Shona, suggests that the men were involved in both forced and consensual sexual encounters. He added that full details will come at the right time and that a number of victims have already come forward.
In another post, he also said: “Haaaa vakomana vanga vachidya vanhu vevanhu patown, I think vakutodarika uye weku Guinea 🙌🙌. The list is too big🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌In God we Trust, In Matrix we get the job done,” suggesting that the men may have victimised a large number of people.
Chidawa further stated that there are women coming through with their testimonies of the violence they went through at the hands of Thabho this man. He thanked his family, friends and colleagues for their support and stated that he will be live in the afternoon, not sure what time, to ensure that the court has a full picture of the case.
He added that they intimidated him with fear but he is coming to the public. He pleaded with the public to watch out for him and stated that he will not die but live to proclaim the glory of God. He reiterated that his previous post has numbers to call and contact and urged potential victims to open up even anonymously, stating that this beast should not see the sun, no matter what.
Fellow comedian and socialite Nijo wrote that this is so heartbreaking and that she is so sorry Maiguru Mai Jeremaya for the ordeal you went through. She prayed that she may find complete healing and that swift justice is served to the criminals.
The outpouring of support for Maiguru Mai Jeremaya highlights the strong sense of community and solidarity that exists within Zimbabwe’s entertainment industry and the wider public. Her case has sparked outrage and condemnation, with many calling for swift and decisive action to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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