Police in Kasama are holding two men who allegedly broke into the offices of the department of Physical Planning and Housing and stole two desk top computers valued at K11m.
Northern Province Police Commanding Officer Jackson Simfukwe confirmed the arrest of Vincent Sikonde, 29 of Chiba village and Verisho Lukonde, 35 of Bwebe village in Kasama district.
Mr Simfukwe said the two suspects have since been charged with one count of breaking into a building to commit a felony.
The duo was nabbed on Sunday afternoon as they were preparing to leave following a tip off from members of the public.
Police have also recovered a number of assorted items which were found with the suspects and have since launched investigations.
Mr Simfukwe has since appealed to members of the public who may have lost property to visit the police station to identify the recovered items.
And according to the Provincial Planner Mukuka Chibwe, thieves broke into their offices on Friday night.
The thieves gained entry into the building after breaking the glass pane and cutting the burglary bars.
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