Rapist bashed to death

A suspected rapist in Plumtree was bashed to death by three suspects who spent the whole day punishing him until he breathed his last.


Alasha Gumbo (15) was severely assaulted  and complained of hunger before his death.

The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday where Ishel Nkiwane , Angel Gugulethu Sidusi and another 15 year old girl who cannot be named for ethical reasons appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware.

The trio were appearing for their routine remand and were remanded to January 16 next year out of custody.

Prosecutor Voster Makuwerere alleged on June 27 the now deceased Gumbo entered into the victim's room and raped her.

Gumbo fled from the scene but was seen by neighbours who teamed up and effected citizen arrest on him.

The trio took turns to assault him and took him to their house after he complained of hunger.

They fed him with sadza and water while assaulting him with rubber switches and open hands.

After severe attacks he collapsed and died on the spot leading to the arrest of the trio.