Police is Zomba is keeping in custody a 21 year old man for allegedly having anal knowledge with a 13 year old boy.
Deputy Public Relations Officer for Zomba police Aaron Chilala, has identified the suspect as Andrea Nkula.
According to Chilala, the act is believed to have occurred in-between the months of February and March, this year.
It is suspected that the victim together with other friends were staying in the apartment belonging to the suspect.
”During one night, the suspect invited the victim to his main house as his wife was out attending a funeral vigil within the village”, said Chilala.
It is alleged that the suspect had anal sex with the victim and threatened him not to reveal the ordeal as he would face dire consequences.
Since then, the victim has allegedly been experiencing difficulties in defecating until May 5, 2023, when he revealed to his parents about the ordeal.
Chilala has said the matter was then reported to Kachulu Police Unit, where they referred the victim to Likangala Health Centre for medical examination and treatment.
The examination results revealed that the victim had a sexually transmitted infection.
The suspect is expected to appear before court soon to answer a charge of sodomy.
Andrea Nkula hails from Njala village, Traditional Authority Mkagula in Zomba district.
