By Julius Sakala
A 20-year-old man has allegedly killed his 1-year 3-months-old baby, in Pemba district, Southern province, after sodomising her.
The incident happened last Friday, November 14, 2025 at Siamungala village in Chief MOOYO’s area.
Southern Province Police Commanding officer, MOONO NAMALONGO has confirmed, stating that the suspect, aged 20, is on the run.
Mr. NAMALONGO said brief facts are that on the material day, the baby’s 20-year-old mother left the infant in the care of her husband, when she decided to leave home around 05 hours for business.
He explained that upon her return around 09 hours, she found the baby lying unresponsive on the bed, while the husband was nowhere to be seen.
Mr. NAMALONGO added that during subsequent checks, she observed injuries on the child’s body, including signs consistent with suspected sodomy.
He stated that the matter was reported to the police, who also inspected the body and confirmed the presence of injuries that raise strong suspicion of sodomy.
Investigations have been instituted to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.
ZNBC