Woman arrested for burning children’s hands, 15-year-old girl held over newborn’s body found at a dumpsite, police say

POLICE on the Copperbelt have arrested a 22-year-old woman for allegedly burning two children’s hands and detained a 15-year-old girl after a newborn’s body was found at a dumpsite. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga said the first incident occurred on Sept. 4 in Kaloko Compound, Ndola. The suspect allegedly punished two 7-year-old children by placing

Audio article Listen to this story Share Send this story

POLICE on the Copperbelt have arrested a 22-year-old woman for allegedly burning two children’s hands and detained a 15-year-old girl after a newborn’s body was found at a dumpsite.

Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga said the first incident occurred on Sept. 4 in Kaloko Compound, Ndola. The suspect allegedly punished two 7-year-old children by placing their hands on a burning brazier after accusing them of eating relish. The children sustained superficial burns. The suspect was arrested on Sept. 5. In Kalulushi, a newborn boy was found wrapped in a plastic bag at a dumpsite near Mulemu Clinic on Sept. 5. A 15-year-old girl  allegedly disclosed that she unexpectedly gave birth while using the toilet. She allegedly wrapped the baby in a plastic bag and disposed of the body at the dumpsite before cleaning the toilet. The body was deposited at Kalulushi General Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem. The 15-year-old was admitted to the same hospital for medical examination and treatment under police guard. Both cases are under investigation.

Engage with this story

Comment 0Likes 0Reactions 0Comments 0Shares Be the first reader to react to this story

Discussion

Join the Conversation

Share your thoughts. Let's keep it respectful and constructive.

Start the discussion Sort by: No comments yetBe the first to bring a thoughtful perspective to this story. Comment as a guest No account is needed. Sign in only if you want your comment tied to your profile. Sign in instead