Five arrested in Mufulira for alleged theft of ZESCO armoured cables

Police in Mufulira have arrested five suspects in connection with the vandalism and theft of ZESCO armoured electricity cables.

Copperbelt Police Commissioner, Pathias Siandenge, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Thursday, saying the suspects were caught after a concerned member of the public spotted individuals burning suspected ZESCO cables at Nanduwa Cemetery.

Following the tip-off, police intercepted a Toyota Spacio vehicle carrying the suspects.

One individual managed to flee the scene, but five others were apprehended.

The arrested suspects have been identified as Charles Simolize, Andrew Musenge, Peter Mwewa, Pethias Simolize, and Evaristo Kalaba — all residents of Kankoyo Township in Mufulira District.

“A search of the vehicle revealed burnt Zesco armoured cables,” Siandenge stat

Preliminary investigations indicated that the stolen cables were vandalised in Kawama Compound, Kitwe District.

The suspects are currently detained at Mufulira Central Police Station pending further investigations and court proceeding.

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