Police in Dedza district are keeping in custody a sixteen year old boy for allegedly defiling his biological sister, aged 14.

“It is alleged that, early this year, the suspect started proposing his biological sister, but the victim rejected his advances.

All this while the victim did not tell anyone, fearing that the family would be defamed.” Sergeant Cassim Manda narrated

“On Thursday morning, December 10, 2020 when the victim’s mother had just left home, the suspect falsely cooked up the theft allegations against his sister.” Manda added

He accused her that she had stolen his money, which he got after selling his cellphone.

He aggressively ordered the victim to raise her hands so that she might be searched.

The suspect started to touch the girl’s breast in search of his allegedly stolen money.

“The teenager took advantage of the absence of their mother at home and had unprotected sex with the victim.

They were caught red handed by their grandmother.” Manda Explained.

The medical report from Dedza District Hospital has since revealed that, the victim has lost her virginity.

The suspect is likely to answer the case of incest which is contrary to section 157 sub section 1 of penal code.

Both suspect and victim hail from Malindima village in the area of traditional authority Kamenyagwaza in Dedza.