A Zvishavane based pastor has been arraigned before the Kwekwe Magistrates’ Court facing charges of aggravated indecent assault on an 18-year-old male.
The incident allegedly occurred in Redcliff on August 11, at the victim’s home.
The victim allegedly woke up to find himself being caressed by the accused person who had paid a visit to the victim’s family.
When the victim enquired about his actions the accused person allegedly said that the victim was “too handsome” and the lack of beard made him feel as if he was in bed with a woman.
The accused person is alleged to have forcibly removed the victim’s shorts and threatened to shoot him with a gun if he screamed or told anyone.
He then allegedly forced the victim to lie on his stomach and sexually assaulted him three times.
After the third assault, the accused person allegedly told the victim to perform a sexual act on him.
Out of fear the victim complied.
The accused person left the victim’s home at 0630 hours.
The victim disclosed his ordeal to his aunt on the same day.
The matter was reported at Redcliff Police station leading to the arrest of the accused.
The accused was remanded in custody and will be back in court on August 27, for trial.
