A 43-year-old man has allegedly raped an 18-year-old woman who he offered a lift from Mansa to Luwingu.
Luapula Province outgoing Police Commanding Officer, Mwala Yuyi confirmed the incident that happened between 22:00 hours and 05:00 hours on Thursday November 13 and Friday November 14, 2025.
Mr Yuyi explained that the victim, a resident of Senama in Mansa district was picked by a truck driver identified as Flady Mwape at a layby where she had gone to hike for a vehicle heading to Luwingu.
“The suspect, a resident of Lusaka’s 15 miles, offered the alleged victim a lift who he later informed that he was passing through Kawambwa to deliver fertilizer then proceed to Luwingu later,” Mr Yuyi said.
He said that the victim accepted the ride and they proceeded to Kawambwa where they reached around 22:00 hours and spent a night in Kawambwa as it was late.
Mr yuyi said the victim was allegedly raped on two occasion by the truck driver while in Kawambwa.
He said the suspect was apprehended and is in custody.
