Lundazi married man impregnates girl, 13

A 13-year-old girl of Kasunta village in chief Mwase’s area in Lundazi district was abducted, defiled and impregnated by a married man.

The juvenile’s 42-year-old father reported the matter to police.

And John Mhone of unknown age but from Goliya village in Lundazi district has been identified as the abductor and suspect in the matter.

Eastern Province Commissioner of Police, Robertson Mweemba, has confirmed the matter to the media in Lundazi.

The victim, who is a grade six pupil at a local school in Lundazi district, was reported to have been abducted from her parents’ house by unknown persons on November 28, 2025 around 21:00 hours.

Mr Mweemba said the defilement occurred on unknown dates but between September 6, 2025 and November 30, 2025 at unknown time at Kasunta village.

He said the case of the missing juvenile was reported to the headman and an investigation was constituted.

“Investigations indicated that a married man (John Mhone) abducted the minor and the matter was escalated to chief Mwase who later summoned both parties to the palace,” Mr Mweemba chief stated.

He explained that the suspect was ordered to release the minor to her parents, who later reported the matter to police for defilement and were issued with a medical report form.

It has been discovered that the defiled minor is also pregnant, while the suspect is on the run and police have since launched a manhunt.