Defilement suspect netted in Mzimba
Police at Jenda in Mzimba District have arrested Bright Banda, 29, on suspicion that he defiled a 14-year old Standard 6 pupil on several occasions.
It is alleged that, Banda had been in a sexual relationship with the minor from 2022 when the victim was staying with her parents in the area before they moved to Chatoloma in Kasungu. However the two maintained their relationship.
On May 12, 2023 the suspect invited the minor and the two met at Jenda Trading Centre after the victim lied to her parents that she was going to school.
Taking advantage of his wife’s absence, the suspect took the victim to his house, however, the victim’s brother followed and found the two inside the suspect’s house after he was tipped by neighbours.
The matter was reported at Jenda Police Station where a team of detectives rushed to the scene and arrested him.
The minor was issued a referral letter to Jenda Rural Health Centre where results indicated that the minor had been defiled.
Banda has since been charged with defilement which contravenes section 138 of the Penal Code and will appear before court soon.
He hails from Kabyola village, Traditional Authority Njobwa in Kasungu District.
