Man arrested for having sexual intercourse with a minor in Mzimba

Man arrested for having sexual intercourse with a minor in Mzimba
Police at Jenda, Mzimba have on December 19, 2023 arrested Shosani Jere 26, on suspicion that he has been engaging into sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old girl.
The arrest follows allegations that Jere had married the minor between October to December 11, 2023 at Khonsolo in Mzimba.
It has been established that Shosani Jere, employed as a Forestry Guard at Phembe, married the standard eight learner at Kamimba Primary School on October 06, 2023.
The child was later withdrawn from the marriage by Khonsolo Mother Group Forum on December 11, 2023. Despite the repatriation, neither the mother group forum nor the child’s parents reported the incident to police.
Police received reports from well wishers about the issue prompting it to take an action, which has led to the arrest of Shosani Jere.
He has since been charged with having sexual intercourse with a female child contrary to section 138(1) of the Penal Code and will appear before court soon.
The victim has been referred to Mzimba district hospital for full medical examination.
Whist police upholds freedom of expression, it condemns the tendency of rushing to the media with an issue before it is formally reported to police. This does not only defeat the justice in quest but also largely compromises police investigations.
Jere hails from Nhlemu village, Traditional Authority Khonsolo in Mzimba district.