By White Luhanga
A 10-year-old girl has allegedly been defiled by a 20-year-old man in Chama District, Eastern Province, while returning from watching a football match.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident, which occurred on August 16, 2025, around 18:00 hours in Chief Kambombo’s area.
Brief facts of the matter are that, the victim was walking alone from a nearby village where she had watched a local football match, as her friends had left her behind.
While on her way, she met the suspect, identified as William Botha, who stopped her, dragged her into a nearby bush, undressed her, and forced himself on her, having unlawful carnal knowledge with the victim.
The victim cried for help, but no one came to her rescue until the suspect left her helpless and bleeding from her private parts.
The Police Commissioner stated that the victim did not reveal what had happened due to threats from the suspect.
However, two days later, her left thigh started swelling, and she began complaining of stomach pain, which forced her mother to take her to the nearest clinic.
She was later referred to the district hospital, where the results showed that she had been sexually abused.
Mr. Mweemba said that on their way back home, the victim’s father interviewed her based on information he received from the medical personnel, and the victim disclosed what had really transpired.
The father reported the matter to the police, and the suspect has been arrested.
Mr. Mweemba added that the docket has been opened, and the suspect will appear in court soon.
Zambia Reports | August 26th, 2025.