Douala: Six-year-old girl raped by 20-year-old man

A six-year-old girl who was raped by a 20-year-old man on Thursday October 19, 2023 is under medical attention at the St. John’s Memorial Clinic in the Non Glacier neighborhood, Douala 3 sub-division.

The suspected rapist is also undergoing treatment to injuries he incurred from merciless beatings administered him by the population.

“When the population learned of this, they mobilized and went after the escaped suspect who was finally caught. In anger, they gave him snake beatings, inflicting him wounds on different parts of his body.” Father of the raped girl explained.

If the suspect is at the clinic instead of being behind bars, it is due to order passed by the Gendarmerie brigade commander.

“When we took him to the brigade for the law to take its course, the commander told us they can’t jail someone with injuries and that we should get him treated before bringing him back. So he is at the clinic. Once he is well, we will take him to the brigade. He can’t go unpunished.” Added the minor’s father.

In the meantime, Dr Glory Befeke, Director of the clinic contacted early October 20, said the six-year-old girl has been taken care of and is out of danger.

The suspect, according to local sources has been jailed twice for the same crime. This will be his 3rd time and the 2nd girl from the same family.