A 21-year-old married woman from Chitungwiza has become the victim of a heinous crime, after she was reportedly raped by two men while praying at a graveyard on Saturday. The incident, which occurred at St Mary’s Mission graveyard, has sparked outrage and concern within the community.
According to reports, the woman was at the graveyard when she was approached by two men who identified themselves as caretakers of the burial site. What started as an interaction soon turned sinister, as one of the men allegedly brandished a knife and threatened the woman, demanding her compliance.
Under duress, the woman was reportedly led to a secluded area within the graveyard. There, the two men allegedly took turns raping her without protection, leaving her traumatised and violated. After the horrific act, the two men reportedly fled the scene, leaving the woman to grapple with the aftermath of the assault.
The woman, in a state of distress, reportedly made her way back to her place of worship, where she encountered her husband, who had been searching for her. She reportedly narrated the ordeal to him, recounting the horrifying events that had transpired at the graveyard.
Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed the case, stating, “Police are investigating a rape case at a graveyard in St Mary’s.” The police have launched an investigation into the matter, seeking to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Zimbabwe has laws in place to protect women from sexual violence, but enforcement remains a challenge. Many cases go unreported due to stigma, fear of retaliation, and lack of confidence in the justice system. Even when cases are reported, the conviction rates are low, further discouraging victims from coming forward.
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