Rape of 92-year old granny harrowing - Premier Modise
The reported rape of an elderly woman by a knife wielding man in Bapong near Brits is a horrendous and wicked act that calls for united action actions against rapists and all those who commit any form of gender based violence, North West Premier Thandi Modise said on Tuesday.
“We wish to convey our sympathies to the 92-year old granny and want her to know that we will implore our police to do everything in their power to apprehend the suspect. The saddest thing is that the granny was attacked in the sanctuary of her home where she should have been safe,” said Premier Modise condemning the incident.
According to police, the granny was asleep when the assailant gained entry into her house after smashing a window.
“The knife wielding suspect allegedly demanded her pension money which she gave him,” Spokesperson for the North West Police, Captain Pelonomi Makau said.
“He then grabbed the granny and tied her hands behind her back before raping her,”
“We urge police not to leave any stone unturned until the heartless perpetrator is behind bars. There is no place in our society for those who violate, defile and abuse our elderly,” said Premier Modise reiterating her call for no bail against rape suspects.
Police investigations are continuing.
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