By White Luhanga
A 19-Year-Old Woman in Chipata District of Eastern province has been attacked and raped by a motorcycle rider and his passenger she hired to take her home in Chipata.
The incident happened around 03:00 hours on 30th November 2025 near Lisaph Private School and was reported to police at 04:45 hours by the victim.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident.
The victim suffered a swollen face, bruises, and general body pains after being beaten during the ordeal.
Earlier that night, the victim had been at Blue Gums Night Club. At about 01:00 hours, she booked a motorbike to take her home. The rider, who had another man seated behind him, allegedly diverted from the correct route and increased speed shortly after they set off.
The victim was seated between the two men. The man at the back covered her mouth with a cloth while the rider sped toward the isolated Magwero Road area.
They later stopped, attacked her, and raped her before stealing her jersey and mobile phone.
Left alone, the victim managed to walk to the main road, where she stopped a taxi and explained what had happened.
The driver took her to Chipata Central Police Station, where she was issued a medical report form.
Police say investigations are ongoing, and no arrests have been made yet.
ENDS.