Thursday, September 24, 2026 - A teacher has been arrested in Machinga, Malawi after he allegedly had s3xual intercourse with a 16-year-old Standard 8 pupil.
Machinga Police Station public relations officer Sergeant
Western Kansire confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
According to him, the alleged incidents occurred between
August and September 2026 at Ngokwe Trading Centre.
Kansire said the girl was left home alone after her parents
travelled to Nsanje for a holiday.
Police allege that the suspect, who is the girl’s neighbour,
took advantage of the situation and had s3xual intercourse with her on several
occasions.
When her parents returned to Nayuchi, the girl reportedly
disclosed what had happened, prompting them to report the matter to police.
She was referred to Nayuchi Health Centre for medical
examination, where police said the examination confirmed that she had been
s3xually assaulted and was approximately two weeks pregnant.
Following investigations by detectives from Nselema Police
Post, the suspect, identified as Patrick Chitsulo, was arrested and charged
with having s3xual intercourse with a child, contrary to Section 138 of the
Penal Code.
He is expected to appear before court once investigations are
completed.
Chitsulo hails from Mulipa Village, Traditional Authority
Nsanama, in Machinga District
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