PRESS STATEMENT! SHOOTING INCIDENT/UNLAWFUL WOUNDING IN CHALALA – LILAYI AREA

The Zambia Police Service wishes to confirm a shooting incident that occurred on May 16, 2025 at approximately 21:30 hours in Chalala area of Lilayi, Lusaka.

The incident was reported by Ms. Musama Mwamba, aged 37, daughter to Mr. Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM), who sustained a gunshot wound on her right arm after being attacked by an unknown male assailant.

Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim was driving her Nissan Patrol motor vehicle, registration number BAT 1887, grey in colour, from Central Mall to pick up her housemate in Chalala. As she was unfamiliar with the exact location, she used Google Maps to trace the address of her housemate, Ms. Josephine Nalungwe, who was at the residence of Ms. Madazi Mhango-Nkunika, a lawyer.

Upon parking near the residence, an unregistered metallic green Toyota Hilux, driven by a lone male occupant, pulled up beside her. The individual asked her if she knew the residence of a “Mrs. Kawandami”, to which she responded in the negative. Suddenly, the suspect produced a firearm and discharged at least three rounds at the victim while she was still seated in her vehicle.

Ms. Mwamba managed to reverse and flee the scene in high gear despite being pursued by the assailant. The suspect eventually fled, and the victim drove back towards the residence, where she was assisted. She was later admitted to CFB Hospital along Addis Ababa Road where she is reported to be in a stable condition.

A team of Anti-Robbery Officers visited both the victim and the scene of crime. Investigations confirmed that the victim’s vehicle was shot at multiple times and one projectile was recovered between the driver’s seat and the door.

A docket for Unlawful Wounding has since been opened, and investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspect.

SHOOTING INCIDENT – MATERO POLICE OPERATIONS

In a related development, a separate shooting incident was recorded by Matero Police Station on the same date, May 16, 2025, around 24:00 hours.

During a routine patrol covering areas such as Royal Park, Commonwealth Road, Salima Road, Chunga, Shadreck, Desai, and SOS, eight (08) suspects were apprehended for Idle and Disorderly Conduct.

Later, the patrol team received intelligence that a group of criminals had gathered at a makeshift shop near 260 Bar along Great North Road, SOS area. Among them was a well-known criminal identified as Nicolas Muchimwa, alias “ Aka Demze,” aged 38 of SOS Compound, known for aggravated robberies and drug dealings.

Upon police arrival in a Zambia Police Land Cruiser, the suspects aggressively advanced towards the officers while armed with offensive weapons including machetes and a hacksaw. Others began hurling stones and empty bottles at the officers. In response, the patrol team discharged three warning shots in the air.

Unfortunately, two individuals were hit by stray bullets.

The individuals were identified as:

• Nicolas Muchimwa alias Aka Demze, aged 38 – shot in the head. He was rushed to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
• Rabson Mvula, aged 26 of house number 15/15 SOS Compound – sustained a gunshot wound on the right thigh. He was taken to Matero Level One Hospital and is in a stable condition.

A search of the makeshift shop led to the recovery of the following items:

• One Lenovo laptop (grey in colour)
• One Infinix phone
• One Tecno phone
• 26 bottles of codeine
• 68 sachets of suspected cannabis
• One black bag
• One small black pack
• Multiple small empty plastics
• One hacksaw
• Four machetes

All recovered items have been secured as evidence. An inquiry file has been opened, and investigations are actively ongoing.

The Zambia Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and will not relent in bringing criminals to justice.

Rae Hamoonga – POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER