Police in Lukulu District of Western Province have arrested and detained Loyd Mwizabi aged 40 of Kwasoni area in Kaoma District for allegedly stealing two oxen all valued at K20,000.
According to Western Province Police Commanding Officer Ray Hamoonga, the suspect was found in possession of the oxen in luvuzi area of Lukulu District which were reported missing on 5th February 2026 in Mangongeni area.
The suspect was apprehended by alert members of the public and upon interrogations he admitted to have stolen the animals on question.
The matter was reported to Lukulu Police Station upon which officers promptly responded and arrested Mwizabi who is currently detained in lawful custody awaiting court proceedings.
The Western Province Police Chief has since firmly warned cattle rustlers stating that their days were numbered and also indicating that those found wanting would be dealt with according to the provisions of the law.
Mr Hamoonga further noted that stock theft has become rampant in Western Province and that police are working around the clock to curtail the vice.
