By Staff Reporter
Police have arrested a 67-year-old man of Makeni Villa in Lusaka for defiling a 15-year-old girl who was working as a maid at his residence.
In a statement, police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga stated that investigations into the arrest of the suspect only identified as Simutile revealed that he is retired Major from the Zambia Army.
Hamoonga stated that the victim reported the suspect to police alleging that she was defiled on several occasions by her guardian and employer.
“The victim revealed that the suspect had canal knowledge of her on unknown dates, but between 2021 and 2023 at his house,” Hamoonga stated. “Police initial investigations revealed that during the same period, the victim was working as a maid and her monthly pay was being sent direct to her parents in Siavonga District.”
According to Hamoonga, the victim revealed that Simutile used to have canal knowledge of her when all other family members were not around at home.
He stated that on March 2, 2024 around 16:30 hours, the victim told officers that she sneaked out of the house after she saw the suspect advancing towards her.
Hamoonga stated that she ran to the Police station where she reported the matter and immediately Police instituted investigations which led to the arrest of the suspect who was further identified to be a retired Major from the Zambia Army.
He stated that the victim, who was immediately moved to a Safe Home, was currently undergoing medical treatment while the suspect was detained in custody waiting to be formally charged.
