By Staff Writer
Police in Sinda have launched a manhunt for a teacher of Masulwe Primary School following allegations that the suspect defiled a grade seven pupil aged 13.
Investigations have so far revealed that the victim is carrying a Seven weeks pregnancy.
Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the matter was reported to Sinda police yesterday November 13, 2023 at 12:58 hours by the uncle to the victim.
Mr Hamonga said the offense is allegedly to have been committed between July 2023 and October, 2023.
He said Peter Mwanza the suspect is on the run.
In another development police in Lusaka have apprehended Africa Nanjaya Junior 35, of Chawama Township for the offences of Identity Related Crimes Contrary to Section 54 of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act and Obtaining Money by False Pretense Contrary to Section 309 of the Penal Code Act Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
Brief facts of the matter are that between July and October 2023, the accused did collect money and goods from unsuspecting members of the Public on the pretext that he was going to recruit them in the Zambia Police Service. The suspect is detained in custody and will appear in court soon.
