CHOMA – Police in Choma have arrested a 35-year-old woman accused of sexually exploiting a 17-year-old boy and allegedly keeping him at her home for several months.
The arrest follows a complaint lodged by the teenager’s father, who reported that the woman had allegedly refused to allow his son to return home despite repeated requests.
Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the arrest, saying the alleged offence occurred between November 2025 and June 2026.
According to police, the woman is suspected of taking the juvenile into her home, where they reportedly lived together during the period in question.
Mr Namalongo said the boy’s father informed police that he had made several attempts to recover his son but was unsuccessful, prompting him to seek police intervention.
When officers visited the suspect’s residence, the teenager was reportedly not found, having left for an unknown destination.
During questioning, the suspect allegedly told investigators that the boy had professed his love for her and that she had accepted the relationship.
Police have since detained the woman and opened a case of alleged sexual exploitation of a child under Section 19(a) of the Children’s Code Act No. 12 of 2022.
Mr Namalongo said investigations are continuing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the matter and locate the juvenile.
The case has drawn attention because it involves allegations of an adult entering into a relationship with a minor, an offence that carries serious legal consequences under Zambian law.
Police have reiterated their commitment to protecting children from abuse and exploitation and have urged members of the public to report similar cases.
Source: Zambia Daily Mail
