Woman Arrested of Taking Albinism Girl on Collateral
Police in Mangochi has arrested a woman Sarah Gerald on allegation of forcibly taking a 4 year old girl with albinism as collateral after her mother Grace Chinjala failed to repay a loan of 20, 000
The incident occurred on 1st November at M’baluku Trading Centre and it is reported that the suspect is well known as a loan shark at the market
On September 12 Chinjala borrowed 50, 000 to repay 75, 000 by 30th October but repaid only 55, 000 kwacha due to financial constraints
On 1st November the suspect angrily visited Chinjala’s house to demand the outstanding balance
When Chinjala requested more time the suspect became angry, she entered the house and took some household items including the girl with albinism vowing to return her only upon full debt settlement
Police rescued the child and the suspect from Chikwawa district has been charged with conduct likely to cause a breach of peace
