'Evil' uncle (52) rapes 7-year-old niece gives her sweets

A 52-year-old Mutare man who raped his 7-year-old niece has been sentenced to 18 years in jail.

The rapist uncle (who can not be named to protect the minor's identity) appeared before Mutare regional magistrate, Mr Alex Shumba for inserting his fingers into the minors privates parts and having an*l sex with her.

He was convicted of aggravated indecent assault.

A medical report was produced in court which showed that the girl had been abused.

The court heard that on November 22, 2014 at around 8am, the man took advantage of his wife's absence to abuse the minor.

He called his niece, who was playing outside, and dragged her into his bedroom and closed the door.

The 'evil uncle' made the complainant to lie on his matrimonial bed facing downwards.

He removed her panties, inserted his fingers into her privates and had an*l sex with her once.

The man gave the complainant some sweets and ordered her not to disclose what had happened to anyone.

The matter came to light after the girl's mother noticed the abuse when she was bathing her and the matter was reported to the police.

Mr Shumba suspended four years on condition of good behaviour. Mr Mike Tembo prosecuted.