A man from Rujeko in Masvingo locked up a 14-year-old girl at his house and co-habitated with her for three days while having sex with her on a daily basis, magistrate Oliver Mudzongachiso was told last week.
The accused, Admire Wedza (24) would have sex with the girl before going to work and leave her locked in the house.
Mudzongachiso sent Wedza to jail for 18 months.
According to Masvingo Mirror, sometime in February, Wedza proposed love to the minor and she agreed.
He then invited his younger lover to his place of residence.
On March 15, 2015 the young girl was accompanied to Wedza’s place by Elizabeth Sithole. Upon arrival the girl was sent to Rujeko B shops and when she came back Sithole had been dismissed. On the same day Wedza had sex with the minor with her consent.
On March 16 again the accused had sex thrice with the complainant and would also have sex with the girl before leaving for work.
On the third day the girl was spotted by her father when she decided to get out of the house to get some fresh air.
The father reported the matter to the Police leading to Wedza’s arrest.