Ruth Mbandu’s murder remains unsolved, forcing her family to endure the agony of unanswered questions, despite publicly known information about her frequent associates.
Lusaka, Aug. 4 – On July 13, 2012, Ruth Mbandu, a 19-year-old student at the National Institute for Public Administration (NIPA), was brutally murdered. She was allegedly administered a lethal drug before being raped, having her eyes gouged out, and her facial skin peeled off.
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Her murder sent chills down the spines of many, leaving a lasting shock over the macabre killing of an innocent soul. On July 20, 2012, police exhumed Ruth Mbandu’s remains as part of their ongoing investigation, spurred by rumors that her murder was a cover-up for a pregnancy.
Despite the arrest of five suspects, all were acquitted due to investigative negligence. Judge Chalwe Mchenga ruled that the police hastily made arrests without conducting a thorough investigation.
Now a cold case, Ruth’s family endures the torment of unanswered questions, despite public knowledge of her frequent associates. This is a case that deserves the attention of a prudent Head of State, rather than focusing on political cases already resolved.
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