Zambia: Police officers in Chasefu District of the Eastern Province arrested an 18-year-old boy for allegedly defiling his 15-year-old cousin. The victim faced defilement at the hands of the suspect, after which the family reported the incident to the authorities.
The police force has identified the suspect involved in the incident as Daniel Chizinga of Chimphapi Village. The village is a part of Senior Chief Magodi’s Chiefdom. The youngster is reported to have repeatedly defiled his cousin who is under the age of 16 who lives in the same village.
The police force has sine confirmed the arrest of the suspect, the Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Limpo Liywalii said the incident happened on unknown dates. The official further clarified that the but between August 2023, and on 2 January this year.
He disclosed that police received a report from 34-year-old Jessey Banda, who lives in the same house as the suspect. She reported that her named daughter had allegedly been defiled on several occasions by Chizinga.
Commanding Officer Liywalii said the mother of the victim reported the matter of defilement to Emusa Police Post and a medical report was issued to them.
He noted that after an examination was done at the hospital, the victim and the mother could not return to the police.
The Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer said it was after the girl had been defiled for the second time on January 2, 2024, by the said boy that she decided to seek legal recourse over the matter.
Further, Commanding Officer Liywalii stated that the suspect was arrested after the matter was reported to police. At this time, the victim was again issued with another medical report, which indicated that the suspect had carnal knowledge of the girl.
The people of the country have criticized the suspect for his actions against the underage victim. Meanwhile, some people also extended their support to Chief Magod for tackling the crime incidents in his jurisdiction.