Nathenje First Grade Magistrate Arthur Mtalimanja in Lilongwe has sentenced a 48-year-old Village Headman Chimpesa who is also a pastor to 10 years in prison for defiling and impregnating a 14-year-old imbecile girl.

Lilongwe Police Station Public Relations Officer, Sub Inspector Joseph Kachikho confirmed of the incident saying earlier this month, the victim’s parents discovered that their daughter was pregnant and she named the traditional leader as the one responsible.

“Born Isaac Mkukumila, the traditional leader committed the offence between March and August this year at Chimpesa Village in the area of Traditional Authority Chadza in Lilongwe district,” said Kachikho.