By REGINALD KANYANE
A suspect (31) arrested for allegedly raping a disabled woman has been remanded in custody by the Itsoseng Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. It is alleged that a woman (30) with disability and utilising a wheelchair, was visiting friends and later went to a tavern on 22 October 2021 in Bodibe village near Itsoseng.
North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said: “The woman was about to leave the tavern at around 7pm when Otsile Juell Boinamo volunteered to take her home. However, on their way, the accused instead took her to his place in Zone 1, where he allegedly raped her.
“On 23 October 2021, the victim allegedly managed to escape by crawling out of the house into the streets, where she was assisted by a passer-by. The police were contacted and as a result, a case of rape was opened for investigation.”
Myburgh said Boinamo was arrested after he handed himself over to the Itsoseng police on 25 October 2021. He subsequently appeared before the Itsoseng Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on a charge of rape.
“The accused will make a second court appearance on 4 November 2021, for a formal bail application,” said Myburgh.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena condemned the incident and described it as appalling. Furthermore, Kwena urged women to be wary of strangers, but rather move in groups of well-known friends, especially at night.
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