By ALICE NACHILEMBE
Police in Livingstone have arrested two people including a soldier in the Zambia Arm for a spate of Aggravated Robberies in Livingstone and Kazungula Districts.
Police have also recovered three firearms which are suspected to have been used in the robberies.
Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale confirmed the development in a statement that the two include a soldier in the Zambia Army identified as Morgan Sandu who is a Warrant Officer based in Livingstone District.
Mr Mwale said brief details of the offence are that Samson Chaima 47, of Linda Township in Livingstone District was involved in Aggravated Robberies with other unknown persons.
He said he is alleged to have robbed a resident of Libuyu money amounting to K61,000 and in another incident, the suspects are alleged to have robbed a resident of Livingstone town of two cellular phones valued at K14,000.
Mr Mwale said the incidents are reported to have occurred between May and August 9, 2023 in Livingstone District.
“Further investigations indicate that one of the firearms used in the act was supplied by Morgan Sandu who is alleged to have stolen and supplied the other suspects with the firearm property of the Zambia Army at unknown date and time,” he said.
He said the said firearms are believed to have been used in Kazungula District where cases of Aggravated Robberies have also been recorded.
Mr Mwale also said in addition to the jointly charge of Aggravated Robbery, Sandu has also been charged with Theft by Public Servant.
Further investigations are ongoing and the suspects remain in Police custody.
