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Midnight Rapist Caught in the Act
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Mount Darwin - A suspected rapist was caught in the act by the victim's mother during a midnight attack on May 11.
Trust Miriki (28) was apprehended by local villagers after the victim's mother raised the alarm. The arrest was made while the suspect was still partially undressed.
The case was heard yesterday at the Bindura Regional Magistrates' Court, where Miriki appeared before Magistrate Amos Mbobo. He was remanded in custody until May 27.
According to the state, led by prosecutor Clever Nyapfani, Miriki allegedly broke into the complainant's bedroom and sexually assaulted her. The victim's mother was awakened by her daughter's screams and rushed to the scene, where she reportedly caught the suspect in the act.
She called for help, and neighbors responded swiftly, performing a citizen's arrest before handing the suspect over to police.
Trust Miriki (28) was apprehended by local villagers after the victim's mother raised the alarm. The arrest was made while the suspect was still partially undressed.
The case was heard yesterday at the Bindura Regional Magistrates' Court, where Miriki appeared before Magistrate Amos Mbobo. He was remanded in custody until May 27.
According to the state, led by prosecutor Clever Nyapfani, Miriki allegedly broke into the complainant's bedroom and sexually assaulted her. The victim's mother was awakened by her daughter's screams and rushed to the scene, where she reportedly caught the suspect in the act.
She called for help, and neighbors responded swiftly, performing a citizen's arrest before handing the suspect over to police.
Source - Byo24News
