Police in Dowa have arrested two men on allegation that they defiled a 15-year-old girl.

The two suspects, Massa Bulawo aged 25 and Singileti Wilson aged 22, committed the offence last Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Ng’anjo Village in the area of Traditional Authority Mkukula in Dowa District.

Reports say the victim was defiled by the suspects when she was coming from a nearby village where she went together with her friend.

After the incident, the victim reported the matter to her mother, who in turn reported to police.

The victim was issued with a medical referral form for examination at Chankhungu Health Centre where results came positive.

Police conducted raid on Monday night, December 7, 2020, leading to the arrest of the two suspects.

Massa Bulawo comes from Nyalubwe Village while Singileti Wilson is from Chalunda Village, both from Traditional Authority Mkukula in Dowa District and they will appear before court soon to answer charges of defilement.