Police have arrested two science teachers at the local
High School, who allegedly raped a 17-year-old Form Four pupil resulting
in her getting pregnant.
Munorwei Mahlengwe and Paul Rugede allegedly raped the pupil on separate occasions in one of the school’s laboratories.
Both teachers, who are facing the same charge, that of rape, are also
being held responsible for the pregnancy, as it is difficult to tell
who exactly was responsible for impregnating the girl.
Police spokesperson confirmed the incident, which occurred in May last year.
“I can confirm that the police are investigating a case of rape in
which a 17-year-old girl, who is a pupil at Kwekwe High School, was
allegedly raped by her two teachers on different occasions resulting in
her becoming pregnant. It is alleged that on 8 May last year at about
2pm, Mahlengwe, a science teacher at Kwekwe High School, called the
pupil to the laboratory. The teacher was insisting that she should
complete her homework. While inside the laboratory, the teacher removed
his jacket
and spread it on the floor. He ordered the girl to lie down, but she
refused. Mahlengwe then grabbed the girl and raped her once. The pupil
did not disclose the matter to anyone,” he said.
Asst Insp Mahoko said on 18 May last year at about 3pm, the same
pupil was again summoned to the science laboratory by Rugede, another
science teacher at the same school. He said the pupil complied and when
she got to the laboratory, Rugede locked the door and started pulling
down the girl’s dress.
“Rugede went on to rape the girl once. Again, the girl did not report
the matter to anyone. On New Year’s Day, the girl’s mother noticed some
physical changes on her daughter and began suspecting that the girl
could be pregnant. She took her to the hospital for a scan and it was
confirmed that the girl was seven months pregnant,” Police revealed.
The acting Midlands police spokesperson said the mother questioned
her daughter about the pregnancy and she related the whole story. He
said the mother later reported the matter at Kwekwe Central Police
Station.
“Both suspects were arrested last Friday and are assisting police
with their investigations. They are expected to appear in court soon to
answer charges of rape.
We call upon all adult persons, who assume positions or act as
guardians of children to uphold their responsibilities bestowed to them
in trust. Let us join hands in the fight against crime and you can do
your share by notifying us through our suggestion boxes dotted around
the country,” he said.
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