A 41-year-old woman from Lusaka’s Chibolya area has been sentenced to 18 years in prison with hard labor after being found guilty of an offense involving a nine-year-old boy.

The sentence was delivered by Lusaka High Court Judge Bridget Maka, following a ruling by a lower court. The court determined that Martha Sampa committed the offense on three occasions, offering K10 in exchange.

Judge Maka stated that Sampa would serve the 18-year term from the date of her arrest on December 7, 2022, and issued an order for her transfer to a correctional center in Lusaka.

This case underscores the importance of safeguarding children and ensuring justice in such matters.