The Tribune

A SENIOR political figure said he is appalled at the police’s blanket 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.

While unsure if similar attacks had taken place, the politician said he knows the police are withholding information about at least one case of gang rape – because the victim was one of his daughter’s best friends.

“I am appalled at the police,” said the source, who wished to remain anonymous to protect the victim. “This needs to get out so women can know to be cautious.

“If not, women will go about their business as usual, and more of them will become victims.”

The politician said the attack happened earlier this week when the victim was attacked when returning to her home in eastern New Providence.

Her three attackers forced her inside the house, and raped her for two hours.

“Afterwards, they left on foot, but not before having a discussion about whether or not to kill her,” he said.

“I hope the police are not keeping this quiet, hoping to catch the culprits when someone else is attacked.”

Police denied claims, circulated on social media, that girls were being gang raped by a group of men.

One post claimed that three men are lying in wait outside women’s homes or businesses, kidnapping and raping them.

The poster warned women to be cautious at all times, and not to go anywhere alone.