23/08/2026
16-YEAR-OLD FORM ONE (1) PUPIL ALLEGEDLY ABDUCTED, SUSPECT AT LARGE IN CHASEFU
BY CND REPORTER
Police in Chasefu District have recorded a case involving alleged child marriage and prohibition of trafficking of children after a 16-year-old Grade 8 pupil was allegedly abducted by a known man.
The incident is reported to have occurred on August 17, 2026, at an unknown time in Beu Village, Chief Magodi, Chasefu District.
The matter was reported to police on August 23, 2026, at around 08:00 hours by the victim's mother, Florence Chavula, aged 43, of Msindama Village, who alleged that her daughter, Tamara Banda, had been abducted by Male Gijibu Mtonga of Chankhama Village.
According to the report, the suspect allegedly took the victim from Beu Village to Chankhama Village, approximately 30 kilometres away. A follow-up by neighbourhood community personnel was conducted after the victim was reported missing, but the suspect and the victim had reportedly already left the area.
It is further alleged that the suspect later administered an unknown substance to the victim in an attempt to procure an abortion after discovering that she was about four months pregnant.
The suspect allegedly left the victim at her aunt's home in Mpili Village, Chief Magodi, while the aunt was away.
The victim's health reportedly deteriorated while she was at the house, but she managed to contact her mother, who went to the area, rescued her and took her to Chasefu Police Station.
Police issued a medical report form, after which the victim was taken to Kanyanga Mission Clinic, where she is currently receiving medical attention.
Police have recorded the matter and investigations are ongoing.
The suspect is currently at large, while efforts to apprehend him have been intensified.
Chasefu News Digger-CND | 23 August, 2026 - Sunday.