Seven arrested over murder of 17-year-old motorbike rider in Solwezi

Police found Kabwita’s body in a decomposed state, with his hands and legs tied and the body concealed under a bush thicket, Chilabi said.

The body was taken to Solwezi General Hospital mortuary, where it awaits a postmortem examination.

Police also recovered Kabwita’s red Bajaj Boxer motorbike, which they said had allegedly been sold to a 44-year-old woman without proper documentation. His mobile phone was also recovered.

Chilabi identified the other suspects as Loveness Sapato, 63, who is alleged to have counselled the principal suspect; Juliet Kipayeni, 50, and Paton Mbewe, 45, both traditional healers who are also alleged to have counselled Sapato; Prisca Nkolomba, 44, who is alleged to have purchased the motorbike without proper documentation; and Simon Kapiji, 29, and Paul Kalimoto, 25, who are alleged to have acted together with Sapato.

Police have opened a docket in the matter and said further updates would be provided as investigations continue.

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