An 83-year-old woman has been allegedly r@ped by a 25-year-old man of her village in Chikankata District.
According to Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale, the incident occurred on December 25, 2022 between 02:00 hours and 03:00 hours in Chinyona Muchila village.
The suspect, identified as John Munyeke was apprehended by the woman’s neighbours who heard her screaming for help.
Police investigations revealed that the suspect broke into the victim’s house between 02:00 hours and 03:00 hours and forced himself on her. She was alone in the house.
The victim is currently receiving medical attention at Chikankata Mission Hospital while the suspect is detained in Police custody.