MOTORBIKE RIDER FOUND DEAD NEAR KATOZI PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Posted by admin on November 12, 2025 at 6:21 AM

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Police in Nakonde District are investigating the death of a man believed to be in his late 20s, who was found dead early Wednesday morning along Pipeline Road, a few meters from Katozi Primary School.

The victim, identified only as Saidi, is suspected to be a Tanzanian national and a motorbike rider operating from the Black-Market rank in Nakonde. His body was discovered lying on its side with what appeared to be a bullet wound to the chest.

A broken clutch lever and one of his shoes were found near the body, while blood stains on the ground suggested he may have struggled briefly before dying. Preliminary information indicates Saidi may have been attacked and robbed of his motorbike between 23:00 and 24:00 hours.

Police have collected the body, which has been taken to the mortuary as investigations continue. 

Local leaders have since called for caution among riders. Katozi Headwoman Lenny Namukonda, who was among the first at the scene, urged motorbike operators to avoid working late at night for their safety. Old Fife Ward Councillor Jackson Chomba described the incident as “deeply unfortunate.”