Police in Chipata have arrested Langford Soko aged 18 a grade eleven pupil at Anoya Secondary School for attempting to murder his girlfriend who is also a grade eleven pupil at Chipata Secondary School.
The incident happened on 29th March, 2015 at around 20:00 hours in Sido area.
The suspect is alleged to have brutally axed the victim after she refused to abort a four months old pregnancy, severely injuring her left arm which has since been amputated.
The victim is still admitted to Chipata General Hospital.
We are appealing to members of the public in Eastern Province who may have information leading to the apprehension of the suspect to report to the nearest Police Station.
CHARITY MUNGANGA-CHANDA
POLICE SPOKESPERSON
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