By Phillimon Backson
Police in Kawale are keeping in custody a 63-year-old businessman, Kingstone Lukas,suspected of sexually abusing a minor in the Don Bosco area.
The suspect operates a tuckshop in the area.
According to Kawale Police spokesperson Precious Mabvuto Phiri, the alleged offence occurred on November 1, 2026.
Phiri said the victim had gone to church with her sister but later left to meet the suspect.
He said after waiting for her for some time, the sister began searching for her and reportedly found Lukas allegedly sexually abusing the minor.
Phiri said the matter was subsequently reported to Area 23 Police Unit, which launched investigations.
He said the victim was referred to Kamuzu Central Hospital(KCH ) in the capital Lilongwe for medical examination, where findings reportedly indicated that she had been sexually abused on several occasions.
The medical findings led to Lukas’s arrest, and he remains in police custody as investigations continue.
Lukas hails from Mtambira Village, under Traditional Authority (T/A) Tsabango in Lilongwe District.
