CrimeNews

Man arrested in Giyani for raping a one-year-old girl

Following an intensive and thorough investigation, the 23-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday, 20 February.

LIMPOPO – Members of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit in Giyani have cracked a case in which a one-year-old girl was raped at Nkomo village last week.

According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the suspect, who also resides in the same village, will appear before the Giyani Magistrate’s Court today (Wednesday) on a charge of rape.

You might also want to read: Limpopo medical doctor in court for alleged rape of female patient (17)

The Cluster Commander of Giyani, Major General Mbhazima Ngobeni, has thanked the community, who worked closely with the police to ensure that justice is served.

“We salute the community, who assisted in the apprehension of the suspect. Partnership policing will ensure that all criminal elements are rooted out of our society. Criminals live amongst us and if we isolate them, they will have no place to hide and we will put them behind bars,” he concluded.

raeesak@nmgroup.co.za

For more breaking news follow us on Facebook Twitter Instagram or send us a message on WhatsApp 079 418 4404

Related Articles

Back to top button