Police in Zomba have arrested a 20-year-old man, Gift Kaliati for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.

According Sergeant Patrick Maseko who is a Deputy Police Spokesperson for Zomba Police station, the suspect and the victim on October 29, 2021, agreed to meet at a wedding ceremony.

Maseko said while there, the Kaliati sexually abused the child but they were caught red-handed by some people.

The matter was reported to her mother who in turn reported to Zomba Police Station who sent the victim to the hospital for medical examination.

Medical examination proved that the victim was really defiled and the suspect was arrested the same day.

Kaliati is expected to appear before court soon.

kaliati comes from Namachika village, Traditional Authority Jenala in Phalombe district.