Police in Karonga district have arrested a man identified as Undule Mwakikunga on suspicion of repeatedly defiling a 9-year-old girl, the daughter of his neighbors.

According to the Karonga police publicist, Margret Msiska, Mwakikunga is alleged to have sexually assaulted the child five times since the beginning of this month.

“It is further suspected that the accused was luring the girl with money to satisfy his desires,” Msiska added, detailing the predatory behavior.

The suspect, Undule Mwakikunga, is from Mwambuli Village in the area of Senior Chief Kyungu, Karonga. He remains in custody as police continue their investigation, and he is expected to appear in court to face formal charges soon.

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