Cops burn rapist’s genitals, charged

William Maromo 45, Charles Muzenda 25, Bonzo Philip, this week, appeared before Gutu magistrate Edwin Marecha facing assault charges.

They were remanded out of custody on $100 bail each to 30 June for continuation of trial.

The three were arrested after the rape suspect, Washington Togo, aged 19, revealed during his initial appearance in court that he was tortured by the officers.

Prosecutor Agatha Gabriel told the court that on 7 June this year, the trio arrested Togo at village 5 Mushaviri farm in Gutu.

They reportedly assaulted the suspect several times all over the body and under his feet using a wooden stick for allegedly raping his neighbour’s four-year-old child.

Court heard that the trio then used a burning log to burn Togo’s genitals after being horrified by the sight of the abused child.

According to the prosecutor, the assault took place before Togo was taken to Gutu Police Station and had to be taken for medical attention under police guard.

Meanwhile, Togo denied raping the minor when he appeared before the same magistrate and was remanded in custody to 29 June for trial.

He was advised to apply for bail at the High Court.