Ethiopian man arrested for alleged rape of a six-year-old girl
The suspect was then traced and apprehended by the police on April 5 (Saturday).
A 26-year-old Ethiopian man was arrested by the Mpumalanga police in connection with the rape of a 6-year-old girl in Arnot near Hendrina.
The incident reportedly occurred last Thursday at around 18:00 when the young girl was sent to buy some items from a local tuckshop.
The case was reported to the police and investigated by members of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit.
The suspect was then traced and apprehended by the police on April 5 (Saturday).
The accused is expected to appear at the Hendrina Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Meanwhile the Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, has strongly condemned the heinous act of violence committed against the minor victim.
The General further commended the diligent work of the FCS Unit members in the arrest of the suspect and reiterated the SAPS’s commitment to ensuring the protection of vulnerable groups, especially children.
“We will spare no effort in ensuring that justice is served for the victim in this case. Our investigators, working closely with the Prosecution, will see to it that the suspect faces the full consequences of his alleged actions, ” said the General.
