Police in Chipata have launched investigations into the alleged stealing of a 5-month-old baby boy by a 24-year-old woman in Kadiba Village, Chief Chinyaku.

Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer, Robertson Mweemba, confirmed the incident which was reported at Chipata Central Police Station on July 30, 2026 at 19:30hrs.

Mr Mweemba said the incident occurred between 09:00hrs and 15:00hrs on the same day.

“I wish to inform you on the above subject matter which was reported via phone call at Chipata Central Police Station. Occurred today 30th July, 2026 between 09:00hrs and 15:00hrs at Kadiba Village,” he said.

He explained that Mable Daka, aged 50, of Kadiba Village reported on behalf of her neighbor, Mercy Mwanza, aged 16, whose son, Emmanuel, was allegedly taken by Sera Daka, aged 24, of the same village.

According to Mr Mweemba, the suspect is known to the baby’s mother and often visits to play with the child.

“On the material day she went there, played with the baby and asked its mother if she could go and bath and cook for him. Around 09:00hrs, the suspect went with the baby whom she bathed and fed. Around 15:00hrs, the suspect left the village and was seen going to town,” he narrated.

The Commanding Officer said when the suspect did not return the baby, the family tried to call her but she did not pick up and her phone was later switched off, prompting the report to police.

“Investigations have since been launched. No arrest made. More updates to follow as investigations have been instituted. You may wish to take note,” Mr Mweemba said.

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