Prophet Rapes 15 Year Old Congregant, Jailed 20 Years

A 40 year old self proclaimed prophet appeared before a Chitungwiza Magistrates, facing rape charges.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, the incident happened on the 16th of June 2024.

The 15 year old complainant attended a church service where the accused person “prophesied” that she needed exorcism for three days to purported get rid of evil spirits that were tormenting her.

The complainant attended the exorcism session as planned on the 22nd of June 2024.

On the fateful day, the accused person directed the complainant to a Muhacha tree in the bush where he was going to pray for her.

Upon arrival at the tree, the accused person covered the complainant’s face with a cloth before ordering her to kneel down. He made her lie down on a piece of cloth before he removed her clothes and raped her.

The complainant cried out for help but no one came to her rescue.

After the act, the accused person promised to buy the victim a brand new cellphone in exchange for her silence.

The matter came to light when the complainant returned home and confided in her friend, leading to the accused person’s arrest.

The accused person was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.