Jafari Mohamed(App) Vs Republic(Res)The appellant together with one Tofique Hamisi, who jumped bail after testifying in his defence, were convicted by the Iramba District court (the trial court) of the offence of Gang Rape. They were then each sentenced to life imprisonment plus 12 strokes of the cane. In addition, they were each ordered to pay Tshs. 200,000/= to the rape victim, one PW1 PeninaJohn, as compensation.