Prison officer on the run, after sexual relationship with girl (13)

There are unconfirmed reports that a member of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) identified as Trymore Ruzane who worked at Mutimurefu Prison is on the run.

A source told Bulawayo24.com that Ruzane is "wanted by police ...he is accused of sleeping with a 13-year-old girl."

"All hell came to light after the girl was refused entrance at the church gates by church prophets at a ZCC church session. She was told to confess her sins before allowed entrance," the source said.

"That's when she divulged that she was in a sexual relationship with a prison officer since February this year."

According to the source the story then came to the attention of senior church members as well as the girl's parents.

The matter was then reported to Masvingo Rural Police, Ruzane was summoned to the police which he did.

Said the source: "The police, through trust that he was a Prison officer, released Ruzane and told him to report at the police station the following day."

"That was the last time the accused person was seen. Now his whereabouts are not known and he is no longer reporting for duty as well."