Crime stats show escalating sexual offences at schools

Teacher, learners among suspects in 61 cases of rape against pupils

Of the 61 rapes of pupils that were reported at schools across the country in the first three months of the year, 43 of the crimes were committed by fellow pupils.

This is according to the fourth quarter police crime statistics released yesterday which recorded an increase of 18 rapes committed on school premises compared to the previous quarter (October 2022 to December 2022) when 49 cases were reported...

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