A 16-year-old girl in Nalolo District was attacked by a mob following allegations that she had stolen K200.
The incident occurred on the night of March 31, 2026, in Mushukula Section of Muoyo Royal Village.
The teenager was severely beaten and nearly killed by the mob after she was accused of taking the money.
According to police, the girl had spent the night at a friend’s house when the K200 went missing, leading to suspicion being directed at her.
After being questioned, some identified individuals allegedly assaulted her, accusing her of theft. The situation escalated as more community members joined in, turning the incident into a mob attack.
Police responded after receiving a distress call and managed to rescue the victim. She was taken to Nalolo Police Station and placed in protective custody.
The mob later followed officers to the police station, where they threw stones and demanded that the girl be handed over to them.
Police fired warning shots into the air to disperse the crowd.
Three suspects—Sitali Sitali, 20, Mulemwa Wamundila, 24, and Mukela Mufalo, 19—were arrested and are in custody, facing charges of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm.
The victim sustained injuries and was issued a medical report form before spending the night under police protection.
Western Province Police Commanding Officer Rae Hamoonga confirmed the incident and said investigations are ongoing, with a manhunt launched for other individuals involved.
“The Zambia Police Service strongly condemns acts of mob justice and wishes to remind members of the public that taking the law into their own hands is a criminal offence,” Hamoonga said.
He urged members of the public to report suspected criminal activities to the police and allow the law to take its course.
Three suspects? Only three? Let’s hear what the president says. Then more suspects will be arrested. Press conference please sir.
For those of you that still can’t see the spiritual dimension of the increase in violence, murder, tribalism, political persecution, shrinking democratic freedoms etc, take note.
There is a massive spiritual change that has taken place in Zambia, sliding more towards darkness. Most of you have no idea the forces driving all this evil.
Tell us don’t leave it there. I’m just coming back from a trip to South Africa, Zambia, Germany, UK and France. I noticed that despite the wars in their neighborhood the people in Germany UK and France seem to be preparing for tomorrow. The ones in Africa were not so concerned about what would happen the next day.