A 40-year-old man in Samfya District of Luapula Province has been arrested for def!ling his 14-year-old stepdaughter – which resulted in her being one month pregnant.
The abuse is reported to have been occurring when the victim’s mother would leave home to work in the field, leaving the victim alone with her stepfather.
Zambia Police Assistant Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said the suspect would frequently enter the victim’s bedroom and had carnal knowledge of her on multiple occasions.
He told Byta FM Zambia News that the victim was threatened with d£ath if she disclosed the incidents to anyone.
Chilabi however said the victim revealed the ordeal to her grandmother in June 2023, who promptly reported the matter to the Police.
He said Police received a report of def!lement from the victim’s 60-year-old grandmother on June 17, 2023, who reported on behalf of her granddaughter.
Chilabi said the suspect has only been identified as Mr. Kaunda of Samfya District, who is currently in Police custody and awaiting court appearance.
