Police prosecutor Rachel Namwada detailed to the court that Mangton had committed the offense between September 2023 and January 2024 at Gaga Village in Chikwawa district.

First Grade Magistrate Gladstone Chilundu pronounced a six-year sentence with hard labor for Jolijo Mangton, aged 20, for defiling a 14-year-old girl.

The court’s decision reflects a commitment to sending a strong message to potential offenders, aiming to deter future acts of defilement.

This case highlights the importance of swift and decisive justice in cases of sexual offenses, particularly those involving minors.

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