By Aubrey Ghambi

Nkhata Bay, December 22, Mana: A taxi operator, Solomon Mhango, 27 was Saturday found dead in his taxi at Nkhata Bay Total Filling Station.

Confirming the incident with Malawi News Agency (Mana), Saturday, Public Relations Officer for Nkhata Bay Police, Kondwani James, said that, Mhango was reported to have been sick for the past few days.

He added that on the fateful day, the deceased informed his fellow taxi operators that he was not feeling well and needed to rest.

“Mhango eventually packed his vehicle at Nkhata Bay Total Filling Station resting on driver’s seat.

He stayed in the vehicle from Friday to Saturday, December 21,2024 and this raised alarm to his fellow drivers and they went where the vehicle only to find Mhango unconscious," said James.

He said that the matter was later reported to Nkhata Bay Police Station and officers rushed to the scene and took the driver to Nkhata Bay District Hospital he was confirmed dead.

“An autopsy conducted at the hospital revealed that Mhango died due to low blood sugar hypoglycemia and no suspected foul play.

Mhango hailed from Chikosera  Village in the area of Traditional Authority Mthwalo in Mzimba District.