Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba, has confirmed the apprehension of an 18-year-old boy in connection with the suspected murder of a 14-year-old pupil in Chama district.
Mr Mweemba said the deceased was a Form Two pupil at Chama Day Secondary School who went missing on Friday, October 23, 2026, after reportedly leaving home to attend Independence Eve celebrations.
“The young lady did not return home, which raised concern among her parents, as she went missing on the evening of October 23 and was not seen on October 24, before her body was found on October 25 and when investigations commenced we established that she had a boyfriend,” he added .
Mr Mweemba highlighted that police investigations later revealed that the deceased had a boyfriend, an 18-year-old Grade 10 pupil at the same school, who has since been apprehended to assist with investigations.
He disclosed that police are working to establish what transpired before the girl’s death and whether anyone else may have been involved.
The body was taken to Chama District Hospital mortuary, where it was deposited pending a postmortem examination to establish the cause of death.
Mr Mweemba said police would provide further information as investigations continue.
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