A 35-year-old man has been accused of raping his 12-year-old step-daughter in Mambwe District, Eastern Province, in a shocking case that has sparked outrage across Zambia. The suspect allegedly claimed the act was a “traditional remedy” to stop the girl from bed-wetting.

it is reported to police reports, the incident occurred over several weeks before being reported. The suspect, whose identity has been withheld pending trial, is said to have repeatedly assaulted the minor, telling her it would “cure” her condition.

The case has triggered fierce condemnation on social media, with many Zambians expressing frustration over the recurring nature of such crimes.

“This is pure witchcraft! How can a father do this to his step-child?”

“The problem is, there’s no strong punishment. That’s why t

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