By A Correspondent

A 50-year-old Modrono man was given an effective 20-year prison sentence by Regional Magistrate Tranos Utahwashe for raping his 9-year-old niece. Following a full trial on Monday, the man (name withheld) was found guilty and sentenced to protect the minor. The incident took place in September of this year.

The situation was that the niece was gathering firewood when the man called her to his homestead.

The child complied with his request that she follow him to his bedroom. After removing the minor’s clothing with force, the man sexually assaulted her once. Then he threatened to beat her if she told anyone about it.

When the girl complained to her mother about vaginal itching on September 23, 2024, the issue was brought to light. When the girl’s mother questioned her, the youngster told her about the experience. The man was arrested the following day as a result of their police report. Mike Choto brought charges.