A 17-year-old female grade 10 pupil of Lusaka has been raped by a 31-year-old taxi driver of Lusaka’s Zingalume compound.

According to Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, Danny Mwale, the victim was given a lift by the suspect, George Banda, while on her way to school in Zingalume on February 17, 2023.

Mr. Mwale says moments later, Banda changed the direction of his motor vehicle and drove to an isolated area of Meanwood Township where he, allegedly, gave the victim alcohol.

He says since the car had been parked for a long time the sight drew suspicion among residents.

The residents’ closer inspection revealed the suspect and the victim naked in the car.

The juvenile was found bleeding and her uniform was torn.

The alarmed onlookers reported the matter to the police and officers were dispatched to the scene where Banda’s Toyota Vitz, bearing registration number, BAV 7745, was impounded.

The suspect is yet to be charged.

By Rhodah Mvula