By Durell Namasani
Police in Thyolo have arrested 28-year-old Philip Lipulo for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl in the district.
Thyolo Police Public Relations Officer Rabecca Kashoti said the incident happened on March 31, 2025 when the victim, a Standard 6 learner at Nansato Primary School, was returning home from smallholder market in the company of her friends.
According to Kashoti, Lipulo allegedly dragged the girl into a nearby bush and when the victim’s friends attempted to intervene, the suspect threatened to kill them.
“He then took the girl to a nearby house, tore her clothes, and sexually assaulted her.
The incident was reported to Thyolo Police Station, and the victim was issued a medical report for examination and treatment at Thyolo District Hospital,” said Kashoti.
Kashoti further said Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers raided the suspect’s residence and arrested Lipulo who is currently in police custody and will appear in court soon to answer charges of defilement.
The suspect hails from Nansanya Village, Traditional Authority Nchiramwera, Thyolo District.
