MWINILUNGA BUSINESSMAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED DEFILEMENT OF MINOR, RELEASED ON BOND

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Police in Mwinilunga District, Northwestern Province have arrested a 49-year-old businessman on allegations of defiling a 13-year-old Grade Seven pupil of Kaputu compound.

According to Northwestern Province Police Commissioner Brighton Siwale, the matter was reported by the victim’s mother, Rosa Kalala, who alleged that the suspect, a close family friend, had taken advantage of his relationship with the family to lure the child under the pretext of offering access to online classes.

The incidents are said to have occurred between 14 and 23 September 2025, within Mwinilunga township.

Mr Siwale says Police investigations established that the suspect allegedly diverted the girl to his farm on one occasion before returning her home later.

“On 17 November 2025, the suspect, identified as Boldwin Masumba of Kawiko area, reported himself to Mwinilunga Police Station after being summoned.” He said.

He was formally charged with defilement and subsequently released on police bond, pending court appearance.

Commissioner Siwale confirmed that the matter has been registered and will proceed to court. He stressed that police are committed to ensuring justice is served and urged the public to allow due process to take its course.

Mwinilunga,  has hence forth call for stronger community vigilance and protection of minors. Civil society groups have reiterated the importance of safeguarding children from exploitation, particularly in environments where trust and familiarity can be abused.