Police in Mwinilunga District have arrested and charged a 49-year-old prominent businessman for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl.
Northwestern Province Police Commissioner Brighton Siwale who confirmed the incident in a statement to ZANIS in Solwezi, identified the suspect as Boldwin Masumba of Kawiku area in Mwinilunga District.
Mr Siwale said the incident was reported on November 2, 2025, by the victim’s mother who said her daughter aged 13, a grade seven pupil, was defiled by Boldwin Masumba and the victim sustained painful private parts.
“Mwinilunga Police Station received a report of defilement which occurred on an unknown date but between 14th September 2025 and 23rd September 2025, between 16:00 hours and 18:00 hours within Mwinilunga township,” he said.
The Police Commissioner added that the victim’s mother and the suspect are close family friends who usually visit each other and that the suspect, who has Wi-Fi network at his home, allowed the victim to be going to his house at around 18:00 hours to access online classes.
“The suspect diverted to his farm and parked the vehicle. Whilst in the vehicle he forced the victim to touch his manhood as he also played with her v@gina. He later undressed the victim and started rolling his manhood on the minor’s v@gina and tried to push it inside but failed despite slightly penetrating,” Mr Siwale said.
Credit: Zanis