Marange Man Arrested For ‘Marrying’ 10 Year Old

A  65-year-old Johanne Marange apostolic sect member who went viral across social media platforms when a picture of him and an adolescent girl(his wife) circulated has reportedly been arrested.

The Chiredzi man who already has 6 wives was nabbed by Mukwanise Police after details emerged that he  married his first wife’s 10-year-old niece in violation of child rights.

The niece was allegedly brought from Bocha by his first wife, who wanted her husband to take a seventh wife.

Masvingo Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the arrest of Muzorora of Village 7,  and his subsequent release to avoid detaining him for more than 48 hours.

He said the girl was found in Bocha on Tuesday, allegedly after being sent away from the accused’s home to avoid Police. She has since been taken for medical examinations and is in a safe house.

Dhewa said Muzorora’s arrest was a preliminary investigation by the Police, the Department of Social Welfare and Child Line Services.

“We arrested Muzorora on Sunday but had to release him in compliance with the 48-hour detention period before one goes to court. He is staying at his homestead and has been advised against leaving his village until investigations are completed.