A 77-year-old man from Thondwe in Zomba district is set to appear in court tomorrow, August 12, to answer charges of defiling an 11-year-old girl. Harry Mofolo, the accused, has been on police bail since July 1 this year while investigations were underway.

The victim’s parents reported that the alleged incident occurred when Mofolo invited the girl to his house to watch a movie. They expressed frustration over delays in the case, saying they were kept in the dark about court dates until recently.

Zomba Police Spokesperson Patricia Sipiliano confirmed the case details and assured the public that justice would be served. “We understand the family’s concerns, but the matter is now before the court where it will be properly handled,” Sipiliano stated.

The police spokesperson advised the gir

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