BY ROMINAH FAKA
The Magistrate Court has issued an arrest warrant for a 45-year-old man who failed to appear in court, despite being informed that his case was scheduled for yesterday.
Due to the victim’s vulnerable status, the man’s name cannot be disclosed. He is facing charges of committing an indecent act against a 13-year-old girl.
The court session was intended for the accused to enter his plea; however, he did not attend. Consequently, the case has been postponed to November 4 for a warrant review.
Prosecution has charged the 45-year-old man with an indecent act involving the 13-year-old victim.
It is alleged on 6 June victim went to the water pump where they used to fetch water for shower and washing.
A few minutes later victim went to the river to relieve herself and on her return the accused grabbed her using his both hands and proceed further by holding the victim private parts which she felt great pain and feeling uncomfortable.
It was further alleged during the cause of that time, both accused and the victim were standing and the accused told the victim for them to have sexual intercourse.
At that time the victim was full of fear and not able to shout or scream.
Victim allegedly lied to the accused saying that her sister is waiting for her at the water pump and so, the accused then let her go.
After accused let the victim go, he also told the victim he will give her $ 100.00 later.
The victim did not tell anyone after the incident until Friday evening, she reveals the story to her mother.
On 10 June this year, the mother took her daughter to Tetere police station and reported the matter to the police.
On 21 June the accused was caution dealt with for the offence of indecent act on a child under 15 and was released on bail.
Georgina Oroi appears for crown and Jennifer Happliyn appears for defence.
