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Prophet rapes sick congregant
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A Mutoko-Based apostolic prophet has appeared at the Bindura regional magistrates' court after allegedly raping a 17 year old woman in the name of healing session.
Tichaona Usayi (46) appeared before Bindura regional magistrate elisha singano.
The state led by Edward Katsvairo alleged in december last year Usayi came to Bindura and opened his church Kapfumba Village, Musana in Bindura.
The complainant fell sick and her parents took her to Usayi's shrine for healing.
Usayi told the parents that he needed three days of prayers with the complainant and her parents agreed.
The prophet would come at midnight and collect the complainant for prayers.
On December 27, 2024 he allegedly raped her once and threatened to kill her if she revealed the abuse to anyone.
On January 13, the complainant decided to tell her mother about the rape and the case was reported to the police.
Tichaona Usayi (46) appeared before Bindura regional magistrate elisha singano.
The state led by Edward Katsvairo alleged in december last year Usayi came to Bindura and opened his church Kapfumba Village, Musana in Bindura.
The complainant fell sick and her parents took her to Usayi's shrine for healing.
The prophet would come at midnight and collect the complainant for prayers.
On December 27, 2024 he allegedly raped her once and threatened to kill her if she revealed the abuse to anyone.
On January 13, the complainant decided to tell her mother about the rape and the case was reported to the police.
Source - The Standard
