SHOOTING INCIDENT – MATERO POLICE OPERATIONS
Q7.05.2025. In a related development, a separate shooting incident was recorded by Matero Police Station on the same date, May 16, 2025, around 24:00 hours.
During a routine patrol covering areas such as Royal Park, Commonwealth Road, Salima Road, Chunga, Shadreck, Desai, and SOS, eight (08) suspects were apprehended for Idle and Disorderly Conduct.
Later, the patrol team received intelligence that a group of criminals had gathered at a makeshift shop near 260 Bar along Great North Road, SOS area. Among them was a well-known criminal identified as Nicolas Muchimwa, alias “ Aka Demze,” aged 38 of SOS Compound, known for aggravated robberies and drug dealings.
Upon police arrival in a Zambia Police Land Cruiser, the suspects aggressively advanced towards the officers while armed with offensive weapons including machetes and a hacksaw. Others began hurling stones and empty bottles at the officers. In response, the patrol team discharged three warning shots in the air. Unfortunately, two individuals were hit by stray bullets.
The individuals were identified as:
Nicolas Muchimwa alias Aka Demze, aged 38 – shot in the head. He was rushed to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Rabson Mvula, aged 26 of house number 15/15 SOS Compound – sustained a gunshot wound on the right thigh. He was taken to Matero Level One Hospital and is in a stable condition.
A search of the makeshift shop led to the recovery of the following items:
One Lenovo laptop (grey in colour)
One Infinix phone
One Tecno phone
26 bottles of codeine
68 sachets of suspected cannabis
One black bag
One small black pack
Multiple small empty plastics
One hacksaw
Four machetes
All recovered items have been secured as evidence. An inquiry file has been opened, and investigations are actively ongoing.
The Zambia Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and will not relent in bringing criminals to justice.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER