NINE villagers have died and 11 have been admitted to the hospital after being hit by a Toyota Noah vehicle off Monze-Niko Road in Monze District. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka has since confirmed that the driver of the vehicle, who was initially on the run, has been apprehended. He added that after the accident, a mob set the vehicle on fire. Earlier, Daka had confirmed the deaths of eight pedestrians, but said the ninth person died in the hospital. “Reference is made to the Fatal Injuries Road Traffic Accident (RTA) which occurred on September 16, 2025, at around 21:00 hours, off the Monze-Niko Road at Kateya Village in Chief Choongo’s area, Monze District. Police wish to confirm...
