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Police in Zambia’s capital Lusaka have apprehended a man in connection with an alleged case of incest involving his 18-year-old daughter, police said.
Police Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, said the apprehension followed a video that circulated on social media platforms on September 24, 2026, in which the woman alleged that her biological father had sexual intercourse with her.
“The apprehension follows a video that circulated on various social media platforms on September 24, 2026, in which the complainant alleged that her biological father had carnal knowledge of her,” he said.
Chilabi said police instituted investigations after the video circulated and established the identity and whereabouts of the suspect.
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Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly had sexual intercourse with his daughter on several occasions between July and September 2026 in Lusaka District, he said.
Chilabi said the woman left home following the alleged incidents and began living on the streets before she was located by officers from the Police Child Protection Unit working with her family.
“On September 28, 2026, the suspect, whose exact age is yet to be established, was apprehended in Chazanga Compound and remains in police custody,” he said.
Chilabi said investigations into the alleged offence of incest, contrary to Section 159 of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia, were continuing.
The Department of Social Welfare had also been engaged to provide support services to the victim, he said.
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