Primary School teacher in Dedza arrested for raping, impregnanting Std 7 pupil

Dedza Police have arrested Mtandamula Primary School Teacher Allan Medi for allegedly raping and impregnating a Standard 7 pupil.

Nyasatimes has found that in October 2023, the teacher sent the girl to mop in his house as part of her punishment where he eventually raped her.

It’s further reported that the teacher had been threatening the girl not to report him.

But when she gave birth, the girl reportedly dumped the baby at the teacher’s house.

Dedza Police spokesperson Beatrice Jefita says the matter is under investigation.