GDF ranks dismissed following rape probe

Three ranks attached to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were fired following the outcome of a Board of Inquiry that conducted into an allegation of rape which was made by a 15-year-old female.

The soldiers were stationed at the GDF base, Camp Stephenson, located at Timehri, East Bank Demerara. The teen reportedly told investigators that a GDF corporal had sex with her, without her approval and three other ranks (privates) stood by and watched.

A statement from the GDF on Friday noted, “according to the findings and recommendations of the Inquiry, the Ranks were found to be, not only, in contravention of the Security Standing Orders but also a number of other Standing Operating Procedures of the Force.”

This newspaper understands that the incident occurred at Camp Stephenson on January 28, 2017. Reports indicate that the young lady was taken to the base in one of the army vehicles and taken to the barrack room where she was sexually assaulted. A medical examination, police said, confirmed that she was sexually assaulted.

According to the Army, the GDF remains committed to the preservation of law and order and will deal condignly with all transgressors.

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1 thought on “GDF ranks dismissed following rape probe”

  1. Dismissed because they were found guilty for rape! Rape of is Criminal Offence and apart from being dismissed, they should have been given JAIL TIME.

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