A 13-year- old girl of Labani village of Kasenengwa District in Eastern Province has been defiled by a 19-year-old boy of the same area.
The named juvenile survivor was defiled in an unfinished building on her way to visit her aunty who stays in another village.
The incident is reported to have occurred on April 3, 2026 but was only reported to the police yesterday, April 14, 2026.
The suspect allegedly lured the girl into the building where he molested her and later threatened her not to reveal what had transpired.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer, Robertson Mweemba confirmed this to the media.
“Initially, the victim did not disclose the ordeal and her grandmother mistook her bleeding for the onset of menstruation,” he said.
However, on April 11, the juvenile confided in her cousin after experiencing abdominal pains and difficulties in walking.
Later, the grandmother checked on the child and noticed some whitish sores and an unusual odor, indicating a possible infection.
“Due to transport and logistics challenges the family only managed to file the report on April 14, 2026,” he said.
Police have since issued a medical report form, and investigations have been instituted.
No arrest has been made so far.
