40-year-old man reportedly impregnates stepdaughter in Samfya district

Police in Samfya District of Luapula Province have arrested a 40-year-old man for defiling his 14-year-old stepdaughter.

On June 17, 2023, around 12hours, Police received a report of defilement from the victim’s 60-year-old grandmother, who reported on behalf of her granddaughter.

Godfrey Chilabi, the Zambia Police Assistant Public Relations Officer confirmed the arrest in a statement issued in Lusaka on Sunday.

Chilabi said the victim stated that she was defiled by her stepfather only identified as Mr. Kaunda of Samfya District and Police immediately instituted investigations into the matter.

He said preliminary investigations indicated that in April 2023, the victim’s mother left home to work in the field for harvest for a period of time, leaving the victim alone.

“The suspect would frequently enter the victim’s bedroom and had carnal knowledge of her on multiple occasions and threatened the victim with death if she disclosed the incidents to anyone,” Chilabi said.

He said in June 2023, the victim revealed the ordeal to her grandmother, who promptly reported the matter to the Police.

“As a result of the abuse, the victim is said to be one month pregnant. The suspect is currently in Police custody and awaiting court appearance,” Chilabi said.

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