Residents of Mazyopa Compound in Lusaka were today treated to a late Halloween trick-or-treat as they captalised on a derailed Zambia Railways goods train which was detached from the train and carrying packets of Sugar.
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The locals did not think twice to debate whether Santa was real or not as they helped themselves to some packets of sugar on the train believing Christmas has come early.
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The incident occurred on last night , around 22:30 hours in Mazyopa Compound as the train was heading to Kabwe from Lusaka.
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The train operator, identified as Frobisher Ngoma aged 57 of Kafue Township reported that he noticed that the last wagon which was loaded with sugar was detached from the Train when he arrived at Ngwerere Train Station and immediately alerted the Police.
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Police officers followed up the report and discovered the derailed wagon in Mazyopa area.
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However, the officers where shocked to find the Mazyopa resident attacking the wagon like bees when one attempts to get honey from a hive. Except this time the bees were the ones looting the sugar while buzzing “apatebeta Lesa tapafuka icushi” in their minds.
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The Police officer then dispersed dispersed members of the public who were found ransacking the sugar and secured the scene of the incident.
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Zambia Police deputy spokesperson Danny Mwale confirmed the looting and accident.
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Mwale said Investigations to establish the cause of the accident have been instituted.
Moses Makwaya
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Kalemba December 15, 2022
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