GWERU — The Midlands province recorded an increase in cases of rape between January and September this year compared to the same period last year, according to the latest police statistics.
STEPHEN CHADENGA OWN CORRESPONDENT
Midlands provincial police said in a statement that they handled 394 rape cases compared to 350 during the same period last year, representing an increase of 13%.
The police said it was disturbing that most of the rape cases were perpetrated by relatives, neighbours, teachers and heads of schools.
“We have recorded an increase in rape cases in the province. Rape against juveniles rose from 257 to 269 and against adults from 93 to 125. Close relatives, neighbours, teachers and heads of schools are among the top culprits and this is quite disturbing,” the police said in a statement.
To curb the growing trend of rape cases in schools, the Midlands police said they had rolled out campaigns in schools.
The police further advised parents and guardians not to leave their children with people they did not trust.
