The man who was placed on bail after he was arrested on the allegation of the rape of two young girls in Port Kaituma has been re-arrested and was flown to Georgetown yesterday.
Stabroek News has been reliably informed that following the publication of the story in this newspaper last Saturday the police re-arrested the man who they had placed on bail since early last month. Residents had expressed anger over what the described as the police dragging their feet in the investigation.
This newspaper was told that the man, who is originally from Moruca, is expected to appear in court today.
This newspaper had reported that incident occurred earlier this month at an area called Canal Bank located just on the outskirts of Port Kaituma.
Residents had also expressed concerns over the advice given to the family by an official of the Community Development Council (CDC) of the area which was that they should forgive because they are all Christians.
“These girls are just children and he telling them to forget about it after what this man did to them…,” a resident had said at the time.
Reports were that the girls, aged 11 and nine, are motherless and their father lives in some miles away from the community where it happened. The girls usually stay at a relative in Canal Bank to facilitate their attendance at the Port Kaituma schools.
Stabroek News was told that neighbours observed what was happening and reported the matter and the man was held. The children were examined by the medic of the area and statements were taken from the children and the relative they live with.
