Arrest Kawambwa woman’s killers – Siyanga

SWIFT action should be taken by the police in the case of a 68-year-old woman of Kawambwa who was raped and strangled by unidenti ed assailants on Saturday, Women for Change executive director Lumba Siyanga has said.

Ms Siyanga described the attack as called for.

She urged the police to quickly ensure that the perpetrator was brought to book to face the law.

“Women for Change is saddened by this development and we call on the Police to act swiftly on this matter,” Ms Siyanga said.

She was also concerned about the increase in cases of sexual violence especially against women.

Ms Siyanga called for serious measures to curb the situation.

“Sexual violence in whichever form is disheartening as barbaric and unit is a human rights violation and has adverse e ects on society,” she said.

Meanwhile, Ms Siyanga urged families to look after elderly people in their households.

Elderly people especially women need not to be neglected by family members as failing to do so would make them vulnerable to different types of abuse including sexual abuse”, — Lumba Siyanga

“Elderly people especially women need not to be neglected by family members as failing to do so would make them vulnerable to di erent types of abuse including sexual abuse.

ere is need to increase our vigilance to prevent and report alleged or suspected sexual assault against elderly women in a timely manner ,” she said.

Women for Change is a gender focused non-governmental organisation that builds capacities of rural communities especially women and girls to contribute to sustainable development.