BY Obakeng Maje

Mahikeng- The police have arrested a 77 year –old man for allegedly raping a 9 year-old victim North West police said.

The incident happened at Top Village in Mahikeng on Monday at about 09:00. According to the information received the victim was playing with her friend when the neighbour took her to his house and allegedly raped her.

“According to the mother, she was looking for her daughter from 09:00 until 17:00 not knowing where she was. On arrival she told her what had happened and that the suspect threatened to kill her if she tells her mother about the incident”  Sergeant Philani Nkwalase said.

The matter was then reported to the police and the suspect was later arrested.

The victim was taken to the hospital for medical examination and police investigation continues.

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