By ALICE NACHILEMBE
A security guard has been killed by unknown people armed with iron bars, an axe and broke into a building belonging to Arizona Zanaco Express Credit outlet.
The bandits who broke into the shop through the main door after damaging the locking system stole undisclosed amount of money and other properties.
Acting Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale confirmed the incident that happened on April 2, 2019 at around 01:00 hours at Arizona Express outlet at Chibombo market in Chibombo District.
Mr Mwale identified the victim as Richard Shamabuwa 49, of Chibombo, he sustained a deep cut on the head as a metal bar and an axe is believed to have been used in the act.
He said the victim was found in unconscious state and was rushed to Liteta District Hospital where he later died.
The body is in Liteta District Hospital Mortuary awaiting postmortem.
And in a related development, police in Luanshya have picked a body of unidentified man aged between 30 and 35 who is suspected to have been killed by unknown people.
Mr Mwale said the incident occurred on 2nd April, 2019 at unknown time at Kankoshi Village, Miputu area in Luanshya.
He said the body was found with a deep cut on the stomach with intestines outside. A sharp instrument is suspected to have been used.
The body is in Roan General Hospital Mortuary awaiting identification.
And a Congolese national who runs a grocery wholesale in Lusaka was attacked at his residence by Eight (8) unknown criminals armed with Machetes, Knives and unknown type of firearms.
The criminals went away with K35, 000.00 and a 32 inch color television set valued at K2, 000.
This occurred on April 2, 2019 around 21:00 in Kalundu compound, Westwood in Lusaka.
Police have intensified patrols to make sure that citizens and their properties are safe.
We calling upon members of the public to be alert and report any suspicious looking persons to the nearest police station within the community.
