By Jones Gadama
A 46-year-old Tanzanian truck driver, Twaha Said Salimu, has been arrested by Nkhunga Police for allegedly raping a 31-year-old Malawian businesswoman.
The incident occurred in Dwangwa, Nkhotakota District, while the victim was traveling from Mzuzu to Neno.
According to police reports, Salimu stopped the truck, locked the doors, and allegedly assaulted the woman.
After the assault, the victim managed to escape and report the matter to the police. Officers at Liwalazi roadblock quickly intercepted the truck and arrested Salimu.
The suspect is currently in custody and will appear in court once investigations are complete.
Salimu, who hails from Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, was driving a truck with registration numbers T580 EKU and an additional plate T672 EKT when he was apprehended.
