Two minors have been defiled in separate incidences in Northern Province.
In a press release made available to the media in Kasama, Northern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer Charles Mbita, said the first incidence involves a 15-year-old girl in Lunte District while the other involves a 12-year-old mentally challenged girl in Mporokoso District.
Dr Mbita, says the first case was reported on May 12, 2026, around 15:50 hours, and is believed to have occurred between January and March this year.
Dr Mbita explained that the victim was allegedly defiled by two individuals, a juvenile aged 15 and a male adult aged 20, both from the same village.
He said the matter came to light when the girl’s parents noticed signs of pregnancy in March.
The Northern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer revealed that medical tests conducted on girl in April confirmed she was three months pregnant.
He said upon questioning, the victim disclosed that she had been sexually abused on separate occasions by the two suspects.
Dr Mbita said both suspects admitted to the offence when confronted by the family and were later handed over to police.
The two were currently in custody awaiting formal charges.
He added that medical examinations have been conducted and statements recorded from the victim, guardians, and witnesses.
In the second case, Dr, Mbita said police in Mporokoso district received a report on May 12, 2026, around 16:30 hours, concerning the defilement of a 12-year-old girl described as mentally challenged.
He explained that the offence was believed to have occurred between May 3 and May 6, 2026, when the victim and her sibling were left in the care of a male neighbour, who was a close family friend, while their parents visited relatives.
Dr Mbita said the victim later disclosed that she had been sexually abused by the caretaker.
He said the suspect fled after the matter was reported, and police have since launched a manhunt.
He added that the victim has undergone medical examination and statements have been collected from witnesses.
Dr Mbita has sternly warned perpetrators of sexual offences against children and vulnerable persons that such conduct will not be tolerated.
“Defilement is a serious criminal offence punishable by law, and offenders will be pursued, arrested, and prosecuted without compromise,” he said.
He reaffirmed the Zambia Police Service’s commitment to protecting children and vulnerable groups, stressing that such acts will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
