POLICE on the Copperbelt have apprehended a 40-year-old unemployed Luanshya man identified as Douglas Simukonda for allegedly raping a 31-year-old mentally challenged person. According to the police, the incident was reported by the victim’s mother. In a statement, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba said the incident was believed to have occurred between December 2 and 3 in Roan township, Luanshya. He explained that the victim was sent to buy cooking oil by her mother but only returned home the following day. “Kindly be informed that Roan Police Station has received a report of Defilement (rape) of an Imbecile. Occurred between 02/12/22 at 17:00 hours and 03/12/22 at 07:00 hours in Section 1 of Roan Township, Luanshya in which F/Petronela Mwape...

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