Criminals Steal 60 guns and K80, 000 from Chipata Businessman

It has been reported that six unknown criminals have stolen over 60 guns and more than K80, 000 from the owner of Kavulamungu Bargain Centre. The criminals tied up Mr Mitter and his six guards at his residence in Chipata, before getting away with ammunition and money.

Eastern Province Police Commissioner Luckson Sakala said the unknown criminals armed with an AK 47 rifles broke into Mr Mitter’s house on Sunday night. The Police Commissioner explained that Mr. Mitter, who was not at home when the criminals broke into his house, was later tied together with his wife when he arrived around 20:00 hours.

Mr. Sakala told Breeze FM News that the criminals also stole two pistols belonging to Mr. Mitter. Anyone with information on the robbery is urged to come forward, if they are able to prompt the arrest of the criminals there will be a reward of K25,000. Mr. Sakala

has warned members of the public to be alert and report any suspicious persons to the police.