Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Police Station has launched a manhunt for 13 suspected dangerous criminals who escaped from police custody.
Lusaka, Sept. 10 – Thirteen suspected dangerous criminals escaped from police custody at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Police Station in Lusaka.
The suspects, all males, escaped from police custody after spraying an unknown liquid in the eyes of a police officer during feeding time. They pushed the cell door against the officer and scampered in different directions.
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The incident occurred on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 16:25 hours at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Police Station. There were 22 suspects in custody at the time the incident occurred.
The suspects are identified as Christopher Musimuko, Tinase Moyo, Christian Simfukwe, Ginasho Tembo, Bright Zulu and Steven Bwalya all charged with Aggravated Robbery offences.
Others are Chaisa Daka, Joseph Mushanga and Anold Cheelo all facing Burglary and Theft offences while Jonathan Mumba is charged with Unlawful Wounding, Gift Mulenga facing Assault OABH, Chris Banda charged with Theft and Paul Jobu facing the offence of Interfering with a motor vehicle.
A manhunt for the suspects has been launched.
The Zambia Police Service is appealing to members of the public to be alert and report to the nearest Police Station any of the suspects wherever they may be spotted.
This is according to a statement made available to the media by Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Danny Mwale.
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