Younger girl kidnapped and sexually assaulted in Douala

By Beatrice Manka’a

A younger girl recognized as Rebecca fell sufferer to a kidnapping and sexual assault reportedly orchestrated by one Frank Zeno Messina in Ndokoti, Douala.

Frank was arrested alongside his good friend after they forcibly interrupted the younger girl’s life 4 days in the past.

They reportedly intimidated her with a dagger and forcefully took her to a residence in Ndopsibbi, the place she claimed to have endured a number of cases of sexual abuse.

The perpetrators had reportedly demanded a ransom of FCFA 2 million in alternate for her launch.

In response to the incident, her household filed a proper grievance with the native authorities, prompting swift investigative motion.

This pursuit led to the apprehension of the first suspect, Frank Zeno Messina, and his alleged confederate, Kamga, who was present in possession of the dagger used within the crime.

Throughout preliminary statements, Frank Zeno claimed that he was below the affect of marijuana on the time of the appalling occasion.

Then again, Kamga, aged 23 and purportedly an affiliate of Messina, denied any information of the younger girl.

He asserted that his solely involvement within the crime was the possession of the dagger utilized by his good friend.

The prevalence of rape in Cameroon stays a pervasive concern, with incidents of sexual violence often reported throughout the nation.

Rooted in cultural norms that perpetuate gender inequality and violence in opposition to ladies, this drawback underscores the pressing want for efficient authorized mechanisms and societal consciousness to handle and stop such heinous crimes.

Efforts have been made lately to make clear the difficulty of rape in Cameroon, aiming to reinforce assist companies for survivors and maintain perpetrators accountable.

The phenomenon has prevailed regardless of heavy penal sanctions awaiting perpetrators.

Part 296 of the Cameroon Penal Code explicitly addresses rape, stating that people who, by pressure or ethical ascendency, compel one other individual to interact in sexual activity can face imprisonment starting from 5 to 10 years.

Gender-based violence instances, particularly rape, have surged within the North West, South West and Far North Areas that are struggling armed conflicts.

In keeping with Reliefweb, 2,386 GBV instances had been recorded in these areas within the first quarter of 2023.

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