THREE church caretakers in Lusaka’s Barlastone area are nursing injuries after two armed daredevils broke into Generation of Faith Restoration Ministries Church and went away with properties worth K45,000.
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The injured victims have been identified as Jimmy Mukonkani, 28, Henry Musara, 30 and Emilio Kalala, 32.
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The trio sustained head injuries as stones are alleged to have been used in the act.
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They were later rushed to a hospital where two were treated and discharged while Kalala is still admitted.
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According to police, among the items stolen were a Yamaha keyboard, a Hybrid mixer, an amplifier, one HP Central Processing Unit (CPU), a laptop, a generator and five cell phones.
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The incident occurred yesterday, January 15, between 02:00 hours and 04:00 hours at Generation of Faith Restoration Ministries Church located in Barlastone area.
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The two unidentified thieves, armed with firearms, broke into the church and reportedly used two motor vehicles, a light truck and a Toyota Allion, silver in colour.
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Zambia Police deputy spokesperson Danny Mwale confirmed the incident and stated that investigations into the matter have been instituted.
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Kalemba January 16, 2023
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