Buhera Father Arrested for Molesting 11-Year-Old-Biological- Daughter
A biological father from Buhera has been arrested for molesting his 11-year-old daughter. The abuse occurred every time he had the chance to be alone with her.
First Incident of Abuse Occurs During Errand to Grinding Mill
The first incident happened when the girl was sent by her stepmother to the grinding mill. On her way back, she encountered her father in a secluded, bushy area. He then ordered her to put down her sack and dragged her into a hidden spot. There, he forcefully removed her clothes before molesting her. After the heinous act, he ordered her to continue her journey home.
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Daughter Remains Silent as Abuse Continues
Fearing for her safety, the girl did not reveal the incident to her stepmother or siblings upon returning home. Later in January, the father used the same method to trap her again. This time, he encountered her while she was fetching water. He ordered her to drop the bucket and led her to another secluded area to molest her.
Final Incident of Abuse Occurs While Scaring Birds from the Field
On February 16, the girl was sent by her stepmother to scare away birds from the field. Once again, she met her father and was lured into a secluded place where he molested her.
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Daughter Finds Courage to Speak Out, Leading to Father’s Arrest
After enduring this abuse multiple times, the girl finally gathered courage to speak out. She revealed the incidents to her teacher, who was deeply touched by the story. The teacher took her to a police station, where they filed a report. This led to the father’s arrest.
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Father Convicted and Sentenced
The 37-year-old father appeared before the Karoi Magistrates’ Court facing rape charges. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to ten years in prison.