A MAN is currently in custody at the Mackenzie Police Station after he allegedly raped an 81-year-old resident of Ituni, Region 10 last week.

Residents are furious about the situation, since they are claiming this is the second time the man allegedly raped the woman. The first time, he intimidated her and justice was not served. On the first alleged occasion of the incident, the medical examination was conducted at the community’s health centre and was inconclusive.

Commander of ‘E’ Division, Linden Lord, confirmed the incident and said that the woman was medically examined at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) and the examination confirmed that she was raped. The man, who hails from Sisters Village, is also accused of several sexual assault cases on elderly women in the community.

According to residents, he allegedly raped another elderly woman who subsequently died and also allegedly sexually assaulted other persons. “This is our community and we the residents plan to be vigilant because the last two times he got off, now it happen again but he is back here in Ituni and it is annoying. I am tired of this nonsense.

He keeps assaulting our elderly women, if they deh in the house sleeping, he going in on them, this is the second time he raped this one,” one resident said. Statements were collected and a file has been prepared to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecution for advice on the matter.