Trial Begins for Katete Resident Accused of Albino Murder

By Christopher Miti

The trial has commenced for a Katete resident charged with the murder of a person living with albinism.

Paul Banda of Nkhungulu Two Village in Chieftainess Kawaza’s area in Katete is alleged to have killed Chaleka Banda and put his body on sale for K1 billion.

This case is currently before Lusaka Judge Dorcas Malama, who is sitting in Chipata.

Banda is accused of murdering Chaleka Banda on July 18th, 2023, and dumping the body in his garden.

One of the witnesses, Stephen Nkhoma, told the court that the accused informed him that he had killed the only albino in the village and was selling his hair.

Inspector Kendrick Chituli testified that the police devised a strategy in which he pretended to be a potential buyer during the investigation.

Inspector Chituli said Mr. Banda had offered to sell the body of the deceased to him for 1 billion Kwacha.

The trial in this matter continues.