There have been at least two reported gang rapes in eastern New Providence recently, but police are denying any knowledge of the incidents.<\/p>\n
There were three attackers in one of the incidents, and two in the other.<\/p>\n
Assistant Commissioner in charge of crime, Anthony Ferguson, said as far as he knew, police have not received reports of any rapes involving one or more attacker.<\/p>\n
However, a politician said he is appalled at the police\u2019s denial that gang rapes have been taking place, claiming he knows a young woman who was attacked in eastern New Providence by a group of men and raped for hours.<\/p>\n
The politician,\u00a0 who wished to remain anonymous to protect the victim, said he knows the police are withholding information about at least one case of gang rape – because the victim was one of his daughter\u2019s best friends.<\/p>\n
“I am appalled at the police,\u201d said the man. \u201cThis needs to get out so women can know to be cautious.<\/p>\n
“If not, women will go about their business as usual, and more of them will become victims.”<\/p>\n
The attack happened earlier this week when the victim was returning to her home in eastern New Providence.<\/p>\n
Three men forced the young woman inside her house, and raped her for two hours, then discussed whether or not they should kill her.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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