FIVE women from Wedza who were recorded while beating a naked girl accusing her of exposing an adulterous affair have been arrested.
The suspects were exposed through a video which circulated on social media, on July 10.
In a statement, National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Vimbai Mike (19), Rudo Manjere, Lilly Rose Munyoro, Lillian Chido Munyoro, and Sandra Vhumbunu.
“The suspects were arrested on July 10 in connection with the case of aggravated indecent assault which occurred at Mupfuuri Village, Wedza on July 4.
“Investigations by the police revealed that on July 4 at 11 am, the five lured the victim, Mavis Mada (18), to Vimbai Mike’s homestead.
“The invite was on the pretext that they wanted to give her vegetable seedlings.
“The suspects locked the victim in one of the huts and stripped her naked.
“The five suspects took turns to assault the victim with switches and went on to insert three sticks into the victim’s private parts while recording a video.
“The victim fell unconscious and the suspects poured water on her before freeing her naked at 3 pm.
“The arrest of the suspects led to the recovery of a Vivo cellphone which was used to record the assault incident.”
Commissioner Nyathi said Vimbai is detained in police custody while the other four have been released.
“The other four suspects, who are juveniles, have been released in custody of their parents.
“They will be taken to court for the due processes of the law to take its course.
“The complainant is alive and is currently receiving medical attention at Mount St Mary’s Hospital.
“Police implore the public to settle disputes amicably without resorting to violence.
“The law will take its course in this case without fear or favour.”
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