By OBAKENG MAJE
A man has been sentenced to 23 years imprisonment for rape by the Vryburg Regional Court. Frank Kai Monoko (52) raped a boy (14) near the railway lines in Vryburg. The North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Warrant Officer, Tryphosa van Rooyen said, the incident took place on 5 May 2019 at around 5:30pm.
“The accused found the victim gathering wood and lured him to a house close to the railway lines. The victim walked with Manoko to the backroom of a house after being promised money.
“The accused locked themselves inside the room and raped the boy. Manoko opened the door and allowed the boy to go after the ordeal. The victim ran to the street and found a traffic officer, who assisted him to report the offense,” van Rooyen said.
She further said, the accused was arrested shortly after the incident was reported and he was released on bail after his second court appearance. Van Rooyen added that, during the third court appearance, the accused failed to attend and a warrant for his arrest was issued.
“With the assistance of the Provincial Tracking Team, the accused was re-arrested in 2022 and was remanded in custody until the day of his conviction and sentencing,” said van Rooyen.
Meanwhile, the acting District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Tshenolo Tlotleng commended the investigation officer of Vryburg Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS), Warrant Officer Hannelie van Wyk for the conviction.
Tlotleng stated that, this should send a clear message that the police will do their utmost to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups within our community.
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