Police on the Copperbelt have shot dead five suspected criminals following an exchange of gunfire during an operation conducted in Mushindamo District.
The suspects, believed to be members of an organised criminal gang, were reportedly linked to the murders of Gift Chilambe and Francis Mbale, which occurred on 6th March 2026 at Natmos Trading Centre in Chingola.
Confirming the development during a media briefing held in Chingola today, Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner Mwala Yuyi said the five suspects were gunned down after they engaged officers in a shootout.
Commissioner Yuyi further disclosed that the bodies of the deceased suspects have been deposited at Nchanga North General Hospital mortuary in Chingola.
Police have since intensified investigations and operations to track down other possible members connected to the criminal gang.
More details are expected to follow as investigations continue.
By Mwila Simwanza
Source: Radio Icengelo
