The Lusaka High Court has set 29th June 2023 as date for judgement in the abduction case of 13 young women in Lusaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The date comes after High Court Judge Charles Kafunda heard testimonies of the victims during pre-sentencing trial which was held in camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this matter, James Mulenga and Mathew Sikaonga admitted abducting 13 young women who they threatened with black magic if they attempted to escape captivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement read in court, the victims narrated that the two attackers raped them in full view of other victims and forcefully injected them with family planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The victims further disclosed that they were physically assaulted, tied, put in a sacks and forced to drink alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the victims was abducted while two months pregnant in the company of her young daughter when she knocked off from work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She disclosed that the assailants physically assaulted her and had carnal knowledge of her while her daughter watched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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