Robbers Steal K151, 000 From Mambwe Filling Station

Robbers have broken into the Oasis Filling station offices in Mambwe District and stolen K151,000 cash which was kept within a safe. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Luckson Sakala who confirmed the incident told Breeze FM that the robbery occurred around 01:00 hours on Sunday.

Mr. Sakala said the two guards manning the filling station were tied by the robbers after they became unconscious after drinking drugged soft drinks offered to them by the robbers.

He said the guards were rushed to Kamoto Mission Hospital. Mr. Sakala said the robbers also stole a laptop worth K4,500 adding that police have since launched a manhunt for the suspects.