Police in Kawale are keeping in custody a 63-year-old man, Lingstone Lukas, on suspicion of having sexual intercourse with a young girl.
Lukas, a businessman who operates a tuckshop in the Don Bosco area, was allegedly involved in the offence on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
It is reported that the victim had gone to church with her sister and, after the church service, she excused herself with intentions of meeting the suspect. Her sister later became concerned after waiting for her for a prolonged period and went looking for her.
In course of searching her, she caught sight of the two in the act in one of the classroom at Tsabango primary school. she then informed their mother about the scenario.
The matter was subsequently reported to Area 23 Police Unit, where investigations were instituted and the victim was referred to Kamuzu Central Hospital for medical examination.
Further investigations allegedly revealed that the victim had been subjected to similar abuse on several occasions, mostly on Sundays after church services. Following this police arrested him over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Lukas is in police custody at Kawale Police Station pending court appearance.
Lingstone Lukas hails from Mtambira Village, Traditional Authority Tsabango in Lilongwe.
Sub-Inspector Precious Mabvuto Phiri
P.R.O – Kawale Police Station
Cell: 0995873467 / 0884024149