Mutoko Father Faces Justice for Molesting His Two Young Biological Daughters
A father in Mutoko has been arrested for molesting his two biological daughters, aged five and seven.
A Disturbing Family Tragedy
According to reports, the abuse came to light on March 18, 2024. However, the father had been molesting his daughter since December 2023. After divorcing the girls’ mother at the beginning of 2023, he gained custody of the children.
A Pattern of Abuse
Since December, the father would molest both daughters early in the morning before school and again at night. The screams of the girls during the night raised suspicions among neighbors. Concerned for the children’s safety, they alerted the local councillor.
The councillor acted swiftly, calling the girls in for questioning to investigate the disturbing situation at home. The daughters bravely revealed the ordeal they had been enduring. They disclosed how their father molested them daily, shocking the councillor.
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Justice Takes Its Course
Deeply moved by their accounts, the councillor reported the matter to the police. Following a thorough investigation, law enforcement arrested the father. He appeared before the Mutoko Magistrates Court, facing two counts of rape.
The court found him guilty on both counts. He received a 15-year prison sentence for each count, totaling an effective 30 years behind bars.
Official Press Statement
“A 35-year-old man from Mutoko appeared before the Mutoko Magistrates Court facing two counts of rape for raping his two biological daughters. The accused was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment on each count. He will serve 30 years effectively,” read the NPAZ press statement.