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Namwala Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped as Police Launch Manhunt
Police in Namwala have launched a manhunt for two men accused of sexually assaulting a 34-year-old woman in Chibunze area. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, while the woman…
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By ZR Reporter
Police in Namwala have launched a manhunt for two men accused of sexually assaulting a 34-year-old woman in Chibunze area.
Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, while the woman was asleep with her 12-year-old child.
Mr Namalongo said the two suspects, who are known to the victim, allegedly broke into her home and sexually assaulted her before fleeing.He said the incident occurred in the presence of the woman’s child.
A docket has since been opened, while investigations are underway to apprehend the suspects.
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