A 14-year-old girl from Hillside Compound in Mazabuka has allegedly been assaulted by her biological father.
She sustained a cut on the back of her head, a cut on her left leg, and a swollen right arm.
The incident reportedly occurred on 17th September, 2025, between 18:00 and 19:00 hours.
The case was reported to Police by the victim’s step-mother.
Facts indicate that on 16th September, 2025, around 14:00 hours, the victim was at home doing house chores.
She followed a masquerade that had passed through the compound and did not return home.
The following day, around 18:00 hours, her father found her still moving around with the masquerade within Hillside Compound. He then dragged her home, locked her inside the house, and assaulted her by whipping her with a stick.
Southern Province Commissioner of Police, Auxensio Daka, stated that the suspect had already left when officers rushed to the scene.
The victim was taken to Mazabuka General Hospital, where she is admitted and receiving treatment.
Daka reminded parents and guardians that while they have a duty to guide and discipline children, this must never involve violence or acts that cause injury.
Credit: Byta FM