By Lupindula Mwewa
A 13-year-old Grade 7 pupil has allegedly been defiled by a 49-year-old man in Solwezi, North-Western province, who promised her free WIFI for online classes.
North-Western Province Police Commanding Officer, BRIGHTON SIWALE has confirmed, saying the suspect is believed to be a family friend to the victim.
Mr. SIWALE said the suspect is reported to have defiled the victim several times in his Toyota Hilux, as he took her to his house to access free WIFI.
He explained that the victim used to go and have some online classes at the suspect’s house, but he would divert the girl and allegedly force himself on her.
Mr. SIWALE added that this happened for a couple of days in his car in different locations until the girl’s mother noticed some unusual behaviour in the way the suspect was communicating with her daughter.
He stated that this prompted the girl’s mother to interrogate her and she disclosed that she had been having sex with the suspect.
Mr. SIWALE said the suspect was officially charged and arrested for defilement and later released on police bond awaiting court appearance.
Source: ZNBC