A 46-year-old Luanshya father has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his 15-year-old daughter.
Elvis Mando is alleged to have on unknown dates, but between November 23rd and 24th, 2022 went and collected his daughter together with two other siblings from their aunt’s house and had carnal knowledge of her.
Mando is believed to have taken advantage of the situation as his wife is mentally unwell and decided to instead have carnal knowledge of his oldest daughter.
Copperbelt commanding officer Peacewell Mweemba who confirmed the report of incest said the incident was reported by the victims aunt.
“Brief facts are that the victim was staying with the younger sister to her mother because the mother is said to be of unsound mind. On the material day the victim was home with three other children when the suspect went and got the victim and her two younger sisters and took them to his house where the suspect, who is the biological father, had canal knowledge of her,” he said.
Mr MWEEMBA said the victim later reported the matter to her aunt who later reported to the police.
“The victim is admitted to Roan General Hospital receiving treatment and the condition is said to be stable, while the suspect is in police custody and will appear in court soon,” he said.
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Copperbelt Correspondent
