Kansanshi mine security officers in Solwezi, Northwestern Province have shot and wounded a man found stealing Copper ore from the mine.
The shooting incident involving Willie Chisulo 39, has ben confirmed by Northwestern Province Deputy Police Commanding Officer, Luckson Sakala.
He said Chisulo, who was in the company of three others, had entered Kansanshi Mine premises to steal copper ore yesterday.
Mr. Sakala said the group was noticed by mine security officers who confronted them.
He said the suspected copper ore thieves attempted to run away, prompting security officers to open fire and shot Chisulo in the leg.
Mr. Sakala said police have since recovered three 25 kilogram bags of copper ore from the suspects.
Chisulo is admitted to Solwezi General Hospital where he is receiving treatment.
From his hospital bed, Chisulo admitted that he and his friends had entered the mine premises to steal copper ore.
[ZNBC]
Why risk your life? He is fortunate that he didn’t die. Even if it is hunger or poverty. The other problem is that such even you give employment they either run away or starting steal from you.
Should have aimed for the head, not the leg.
Why didn’t you shoot it dead? Now, its in the hospital wasting food for genuine patients. From there it will go to prison to waste more food. And before it lands in prison (thats if it wasn’t sent by apamwamba) legal chaps will also prey on tax payers’ money in the name of defending it and what have you. Shoot to kill those chaps by aiming at the head or neck.
Tentamashimba, what are you doing for your people in the constituency, you damn politician of the stomach? These are the same chaps you made drunk during campaigns. Where are you to provide them food? This is ” njala” making them start jumping over fences to make ends meet.
I wish you had time to read Peters’ comments # 3. This time around wayanzika ” marete” and come election time, you go back to the people to tell lies you *****s.
Imwe naimwe, never believe such politicians, remove him next time, don’t vote for him. Nabo abo benze kuba ma copper ores, get a life. Too much laziness ma Zambia, too much blaming ba gvt, time for coupons is over, siyani ulesi and be responsible otherwise it won’t be the leg next time you are …
This is just a stupid story
Somewhat funny, which smelter or ‘finyamunyamu’ does this poor guy supply. Mind you guys no one will steal an item with no ready market.
Great shooting at a straight forward thief. How about those in public office whose thefts are hidden by secret agreements? What should the nation do when faced by thieves disguised as leaders?