By Patience Longwe

Lilongwe, February 4, Mana: Police in Kawale, Lilongwe have arrested 29-year-old, Mikel Juwawo, for attempting to have carnal knowledge with a three-year-old girl child.

According to Kawale Police Spokesperson, Precious Mabvuto Phiri, the incident occurred on February 2, 2025 within Kawale 2 location.

Reports indicate that on the aforementioned date the mother to the child heard an uncontrollable cry of the child in the maize field close to her house and immediately rushed there.

"As she approached the place where she heard the cry, she met Mikel who sensed danger. He was seen coming out of the maize garden while zipping up his trousers in haste.

“Being focused to see what was wrong with the child, she proceeded to where the child and found her alone without underwear,” she said.

Phiri said the suspect tried to escape from the jaws of angry villagers but it was too late as he found himselself in the hands of vigilant residents who brought him to Kawale Police for further action.

Juwa, who hails from Thabwa in Chikwawa will, after completion of paper work, appear in court soon to answer charges of indecent assault.