Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Taxi Driver in Hospital Trip Setup
Published on May 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM by Evance Kapito
A 24-year-old woman from Libuyu Compound has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a taxi driver after pretending she needed transport to hospital for medical treatment.
The victim, Patrick Mulenga, 50, of Highlands Township, sustained a deep cut to the head, stab wounds on the ribs and injuries to his hand during the attack.
According to Moono Namalongo, Southern Province Police Commissioner, the incident happened around 07:00 hours on May 14, 2026.Police say Mulenga received a phone call from a woman requesting to be picked up from Highlands Township and taken to hospital.
Upon arrival, he reportedly found a man and a woman whose face was covered, and drove them to the hospital.However, after reaching the hospital, the woman later identified as allegedly claimed she had forgotten money at home, prompting them to return to Highlands Township.
When they arrived at a locked house, Mwansa allegedly asked the driver to help open the door. While assisting, Mulenga was suddenly attacked with a sharp object.
Police say the woman stabbed him multiple times using a knife before the victim managed to remove her face covering and recognised her as someone known to him.
The male suspect who had accompanied the woman fled the scene and remains at large. Despite his injuries, Mulenga managed to apprehend Mwansa and took her to police.
The victim is currently admitted to Livingstone Teaching Hospital where he is reported to be in stable condition. Police have since recovered the knife believed to have been used in the attack and investigations are continuing.
