Six of the suspects fled after the owner of the property they stole into started shooting at them with a short gun, leaving one with gunshot wounds.
On February 24, 2023, at around 2:00 a.m., the suspected criminals broke into the house in the Lilayi district, where the 71-year-old owner fired at one of them.
“Police officers were alerted and rushed to the scene where they found the suspect laying on the ground. When interrogated, he identified himself as John Mwelwa aged 25 of unmarked house number in Chalala area. He sustained gunshot wounds on his right arm and was rushed to the University Teaching Hospitals where he is currently receiving medical attention,” police deputy spokesperson Danny Mwale said.
According to Mr. Mwale, the suspects cut the electric cable before entering the yard through the wall fence.
He claimed that a manhunt had been started for the other accused.
Five people have been detained by Lusaka police in connection with the malicious damage to property offense involving a minibus owned by Capital Bus Services.
After failing to acquire money (a loading charge) from the conductor, the five suspects allegedly broke the windows of the minibus with the license plate BAJ 7795.
According to Mr. Mwale, the event occurred on Thursday at about 17:30 along Freedom Street in Lusaka.
“They were identified as Thomas Phiri aged 25 of City shine, Godfrey Nkole aged 20 of North Gate Gardens, Simon Nkole aged 40 of 10 Miles, Donald Mwaba aged 34 and Chrispine Mwale aged 27,” he said.
Mr Mwale said the suspects are in custody waiting to appear in court soon.
