Reported by: The Agency Media.
Date: 5th March, 2025.
Lusaka, Zambia.
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a case of alleged rape has been reported at Maina Soko Medical Centre in Lusaka. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday, 4th March 2025, involves an intern doctor and a patient.
Following the report, the Zambia Police Service was immediately alerted, leading to the arrest of the suspect, who is now in police custody. Management at Maina Soko Medical Centre is actively cooperating with law enforcement authorities to facilitate a thorough investigation and ensure justice is served.
The Ministry of Defence has strongly condemned the incident and reassured the public that the matter is being handled with the utmost seriousness. The Ministry further emphasized that no individual will be shielded from the ongoing investigations.
This is in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr Maambo Haamaundu.
The Agency.