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Security guard in custody over theft at KBN TV

By ALICE NACHILEMBE
Police in Lusaka are holding a Security Guard in connection with the theft KBN Television studio equipment.

The Theft occurred in Northmead area where unknown criminals broke into KBN Television studio premises and stole assorted studio equipment.

Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said incident occurred on May 11, 2022 between 02:00 hours and 04:00 hours at plot number 1731, Mwembeshi road in Northmead area.

Mr Mwale said initial investigations revealed that suspects forced the doors open of the building using unknown sharp instruments and stole Two Sony Zao Cameras with batteries, Mark 11 Camera with batteries, Nikon Camera, Three Hisense Television sets, HP monitor and a Lenovo laptop.

Other items stolen include, a canon 600 D, a digital mixer Ediral 16 channels and HD black magic converter.

He said the total value of stolen property is K260,000.

Mr Mwale said the studio premises is protected by security guards from a named security firm.

Investigations are ongoing.