By White Luhanga
Police in Nyimba District of Eastern Province have arrested a 36-year-old teacher for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old Grade 6 pupil from a named school.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident, stating that it occurred on 27th November, 2025, around 12:00 hours.
According to the brief facts, the victim had gone to school to write her Grade 6 end-of-term test. After completing the exam, the teacher sent her to fetch water for him.
Mr. Mweemba says that a short while later, the teacher again sent her to take some books to his office.
He allegedly followed her, and when they entered the office, he closed the door and had carnal knowledge of her.
Mr. Mweemba further stated that after the act, the teacher warned her not to tell anyone and gave her K200.
When the girl reached home, her grandmother found the K200 note in her clothes, and upon questioning, the victim revealed what had happened.
The victim was issued with a medical report form.
The suspect is expected to appear in court soon.
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