By CATHERINE NYIRENDA –
POLICE have gunned down one suspect and arrested eight others in connection with the spate of aggravated robberies that have been happening at different filling stations in Lusaka.
The eighth suspect was gunned down after an exchange of fire with the police officers.
Police spokesperson Charity Chanda confirmed the development in a statement yesterday.
“The eighth suspect is nursing injuries in UTH after an exchange of fire with police officers,” she said.
The successful operations also led to the recovery of three AK 47 riffles, one revolver and eight rounds of ammunition.
She said the police would continue with the operations until all those involved in these criminal activities were brought to book.
She appealed to the members of the public with information leading to the apprehension of the remaining criminals to report to the nearest police station.