Spokesperson for Chiradzulu police Cosmas Kagulo has confirmed the development and identified the suspect as John Mapoko.

According to Kagulo, the incident occurred in Traditional Authority Nkalo in the district.

Investigations have revealed that last year, the suspect inticed the victim into a sexual relationship but it was never known to anyone.

On February 22, 2024 at evening hours Wellington Ntikhe who is a brother to the victim, saw both the victim and the suspect coming out of the garden that is almost 70 metres away from their house.

The two parted ways each to their home. Wellington narrated the whole story to the victim’s mother who immediately asked the victim and admitted to have had sexual intercourse with the suspect.

The matter was brought to the attention of Thuchira Police that referred the victim to Nkalo health center where results came out positive.

The suspect admitted to have slept with the victim once in their love affair. The suspect has been formally charged accordingly and is to appear before court.

John Mapoko hails from Chizula Village Traditional Authority Nkalo in the same district.