Police in Lusaka Zanbia have arrested a 60-year-old man of Chainda compound for suspecting him allegedly defiled his 11 year-old granddaughter.

Police investigations revealed that the suspect has been having carnal knowledge of the Grade five pupil at different occasions between unknown dates in 2023 and March 23, 2024 around 11:00 hours when he was caught in the act by a concerned neighbor.

Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale says it was further revealed that the abuse used to happen before the girl goes to school.

Mr. Mwale says it is alleged that the mother and other family members left the home early leaving the daughter with her grandfather alone at home.

He says the victim has been issued with a medical report form while the suspect is in Police custody.

Meanwhile, a 13-year-old girl was defiled by a 59-year-old man in Chirundu District.

The incident occurred on March 26, 2024 around 06:30 hours at Chiwena village in Chirundu District.

Police investigations revealed that the victim was ambushed on her way to the garden near the Kafue River.

Mr. Mwale says they were found in the act by the victim’s mother who immediately alerted members of the community.

Source:Kwithu FM 93.3