Three minors among 6 suspected gang rapists arrested in Luanda

Detectives based at the Luanda police station have arrested 6 people believed to be gang rapists.

Among those arrested on Saturday are three minors aged between 15-22 years.

Police officers probing the matter say two suspects aged between 15 and 22 years from Emuhaya defiled an 8-year-old girl.

The matter had been reported to the police with the victim getting treated at the Ebusiratsi Elukongo Hospital.

In a second incident, four boys aged between 17 and 20 are said to have defiled a 15-year-old girl.

The victim was subsequently treated at Ramula dispensary and discharged.

Luanda Police Commander Mohamed Kullow says the suspects who are in police custody will be arraigned in court on Monday.

Kullow has warned minors from engaging in unlawful behaviour, adding that they will be punished for their crimes.