Kei Bridge Police arrested a 31 year old man for alleged rape of a 69 year old woman. It is alleged that the victim was relaxing alone on Saturday 2 February 2019, at about 20:00 at her home which is at Manqulo Village near Kei Bridge, Butterworth.
The suspect is alleged to have pushed the door and attacked the victim. After the victim was overpowered by the suspect who is alleged to have raped her. Fortunately the victim identified the suspect as he is local man.
She registered a rape case at Kei Bridge Police Station. Police acted swiftly as the suspect was traced and arrested. He is due to appear before the Butterworth Magistrates’ Court on Monday 4 February 2019, facing a rape charge.
Butterworth Cluster Commander, Brigadier Ngangema Xakavu condemned the alleged rape of the victim. However, he praised the Kei Bridge Police for their expeditious response in tracing and arresting the suspect.
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