Suspected thief killed by angry mob in Zambia

A suspected thief has been killed by a mob justice in Kalumbila district of North Western Province.

The 25-year-old man has been identified as Stallion Mumba of Kalumbila District.

This happened after Mumba and his friends attacked and robbed a local businessman identified as Muhammad Hassan.

North Western police Acting Commanding Fred Mulenga said Mumba was rescued from the hands of the angry mob but had multiple body injuries caused by the heavy beatings and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Solwezi General Hospital.

Mr Mulenga said on February 21, 2022 around 09:00hrs at Petroda Filling, Mumba in the company of two others, robbed and attacked Mr Hassan at his company.

“The deceased Stallon Mumba together with the other two unknown suspects and whilst Armed with 01 by Taurus Pistol Serial Number ABJ900034 black in colour loaded with 9mm Ammunitions attacked and Robbed Muhammad Hassan aged 41 and stole from him Company money,” he said.

The thieves stole K160,000 cash, and a pistol was recovered from Mumba.

Source: Zambia reports