29/10/2024
Police arrest Lusaka Yango Driver over murder of student nurse
A Lusaka taxi driver has been arrested in connection with the murder of 24-year-old student nurse Silvia Nanjela, who was allegedly murdered and robbed on Independence Day.
Nanjela, a student at ZIPS Nursing School, had booked a taxi from Twin Palm area to Kamwala South around 02:00 hours with a friend who resides in Kamwala compound. After her friend dropped off at Kamwala, Nanjela continued her journey to Kamwala South with the driver.
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Upon reaching her residence, Nanjela asked the driver to park by her gate. She then took her black handbag, removed K100 to pay for the ride, and attempted to exit the car. However, the taxi driver suddenly struck her repeatedly on the head with an empty bottle.
Nanjela shouted for help, but the driver started the car and drove away with her still inside. Despite struggling and shouting for help, the driver continued to assault her with another bottle. In her attempt to escape, Nanjela became entangled in the seatbelt, causing the driver to lose control and crash into a drainage.
Fortunately, a good Samaritan came to her aid, prompting the driver to flee the scene with Nanjela's handbag containing K400. He left his vehicle, a Toyota Vitz with registration number BLB 6050, with the keys still inside.
Police Assistant Public Relations Officer Chilabi Godfrey confirmed the incident, stating that the victim was rushed to the University Teaching Hospital with multiple head injuries. She succumbed to her injuries three days later.
Following investigations, police successfully arrested the suspect. "The vehicle has been impounded, the suspect is in custody, and will appear in court soon," said Chilabi.
By Buumba Mwitumwa
Kalemba, October 29, 2024