Police in Chipata District of Eastern Province have launched a manhunt for a 40-year-old man accused of having carnal knowledge of his 12-year-old stepdaughter.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner, Robertson Mweemba, has confirmed the incident to the media.
Mr Mweemba says the incident was reported to Kapata Police Post on May 31, 2026, by the child’s mother following an alleged incident that occurred in D.K. Compound the previous night.
He said the child was left at home while her mother visited a relative nearby.
Mr Mweemba explained that upon returning, the mother was informed of the alleged abuse and immediately alerted family members before reporting the matter to police.
“The child was taken to hospital for medical attention and further assessment,” he said.
Mr Mweemba stated that sadly the suspect fled the area after the incident and remains at large.
He indicated that investigations have been instituted, and officers are pursuing leads to bring the suspect to justice.
“I want to urge members of the public with information on the suspect’s whereabouts to assist the police with the ongoing investigations,” he said.
