By Obakeng Maje

Jericho-North West police arrested suspect for allegedly raping a teenager on Saturday at Reserve Section Legonyane village.

“It is alleged that a suspect,18 who is a Lesotho National was hired by the victim’s parents to look after their cattle” captain Pelonomi Makau said. 

According to the information, the suspect stays in the same yard as the girl.

Police said a girl,16 who was at her home was called by the suspect to his room where he raped her. 

“The victim screamed and her grandmother came over and rescued her. She alerted her neighbour who in turn alerted the police” said police. 

The victim was taken to the hospital for medical attention and rape was confirmed.

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