Police in Chisamba District in Central Province have launched a manhunt for a 44-year-old man who allegedly sexually abused his 16-year-old biological daughter at Fringilla Compound. Central Province Police Commanding Officer, Lemekani Chirwa says the suspect fled after he was…

Police in Chisamba District in Central Province have launched a manhunt for a 44-year-old man who allegedly sexually abused his 16-year-old biological daughter at Fringilla Compound.

Central Province Police Commanding Officer, Lemekani Chirwa says the suspect fled after he was allegedly caught in the act by his wife in their matrimonial bedroom.

Mr Chirwa said the incident occurred yesterday, November 1, 2026, around 11:00 hours.

Mr Chirwa said the matter was reported at Chisamba Turn-Off Police Post by the victim’s mother, who told police that she had allegedly caught her husband sexually abusing their daughter in their main bedroom.

“On 1st November 2026 at 13:00 hours at Chisamba Turn-Off Police Post under Chisamba Police Station received a report of incest that occurred on 1st November 2026 at around 11:00 hours at Fringilla Compound, District of Chisamba,” Mr Chirwa said.

He said the woman had earlier left home to attend a Church service at the New Apostolic Church near Fringilla Compound, leaving her husband and daughter at home.

Mr Chirwa said the woman returned home around 11:00 hours to collect a piece of chitenge material which she intended to use to carry her breastfeeding baby on her back.

“Brief facts of the matter are that on 1st November 2026 at around 08:00 hours, the reporter went to attend a Church service at New Apostolic Church, located near Fringilla Compound, leaving her husband, and the daughter at home.

“Later, at around 11:00 hours, the reporter decided to briefly return home to collect a chitenge material, which she intended to use to tie her breastfeeding baby on her back. Upon entering the main bedroom, she allegedly found her husband having carnal knowledge of the biological daughter,” he said.

He said the woman immediately shouted for help in an attempt to apprehend her husband, but the suspect managed to escape.

Mr Chirwa said the victim complained of pain in her private parts and general body pains.

He said police had opened a docket and issued a medical report form to facilitate the victim’s medical examination.

Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspect, who remains at large.