A 7-year-old girl from Katozi village in Nakonde is nursing injuries after being burned by her biological mother.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening, after the child allegedly ate food meant for her sibling.
Section Chairperson, Isaac Mugara, tells Nakonde Radio FM News that the child was immediately rushed to Nakonde Urban clinic for medical attention and is currently in a stable condition.
The mother identified as Carol Chambula, 32 is currently in police custody, while investigations into the matter are ongoing.
At press time, authorities were yet to issue a statement on the matter, and this reporter was unable to establish the charges that the suspect is likely to face.
NAKONDE FM