The Zambia Police Service has arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of 22-year-old Enock Simfukwe, who was a resident of 16 Miles along the Kabwe – Lusaka Road.
Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga confirms that Chowa Police Station in Kabwe concluded its investigations and has formally charged the suspects with one count of murder.
“The five suspects have been jointly charged and arrested for one count of Murder, contrary to Section 200, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia,” said Mr. Hamoonga in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today.
He said those arrested include Nathaniel Barthrem, 34, a Nigerian national, Maria Francis Zeleni Zaloumis, aged 40, of Wonani Farm in Montana, Daniel Chiluwa, 40, a farm manager of Onani Farm No. 5, Montana area, Fortune Mwitangati, 23, of Nyambe Farm and Gift Daka, 25, of Onani Farm.
Mr. Hamoonga further said the suspects are in police custody and will appear in court soon.
He has reiterated police commitment to ensuring that justice is served, vowing to pursue perpetrators of serious crimes without fear or favor.
By Margaret Mwanza
