A 14-year-old girl has narrated in the Chipata Magistrate Court how she was undressed and defiled on the table in the office by her History, Guidance, and Counseling teacher.
This is in a matter in which Jairos Mtonga, 48, a teacher at Eastern Girls Technical School in Chipangali District, is charged with one count of defilement contrary to the laws of Zambia.
Details are that Mr. Mtonga had carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 16, in the afternoon of 29th August 2022, at Eastern Girls Technical School in Chipangali District Eastern Province.
Testifying before Chipata Resident Magistrate Destiny Kalusopa, the minor recalled that on the material day, she in the company of her friend went to the office of the guidance and counseling teacher to help them with a phone to contact parents over money for school essentials.
She informed the court that the two found Mr. Mtonga in the office marking mock examination papers.
She told the court that immediately Mr. Mtonga hugged her and started touching her breast and forcefully undressed her.
He then put her on top of the table and had carnal knowledge of her.
The Matter has been adjourned to 25th October for the continuation of trial and bail extended for the accused.
By Samuel Khwawe