Taxi Driver Nabbed For Robbing His Passengers

Kawale Police have arrested Macdonald Beni, 25, a taxi driver suspected to have robbed passengers who boarded his motor vehicle on the evening of August 16 2022.

According to Kawale Police Spokesperson Mabvuto Phiri, on the stated date, Deborah Kameta and Mirriam Mose boarded a taxi registration BZ627 which was being driven by the suspect from town to Area 23 which had another passenger on board suspected to be his accomplice.

Phiri said upon arrival at their destination the suspect cruised and later stopped at a nearby bush close to 8kms away from the intended destination.

“Fortunately the victims ran away and also captured the registration number of the motor vehicle however they left behind their belongings worthy K560,000,” said Phiri

The matter was reported at Area 23 Police Unit who instituted investigations and successfully arrested the suspect on Monday, August 22, 2022 after he was intercepted driving the same motor vehicle.

The suspect will appear before court soon to answer charges leveled against him, according to Phiri.

Beni comes from Naligula Village Traditional Authority Mkhumba in Phalombe  District.