Three suspects have been apprehended by Police in connection with an abduction case that occurred on April 17, 2026, between 10:00 and 15:30 hours in Zanimuone West and Garden House areas.
Police Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi says the matter was reported by a 24-year-old male resident of Zanimuone West, identified as Kaunda, who stated that his 21-year-old wife had been abducted by unknown persons who demanded a ransom for her release.
Mr. Chilabi said preliminary investigations indicate that the victim boarded a taxi in Zanimuone West heading to the SOS area near Heroes Stadium.
He added that the vehicle had four occupants, including a female passenger.
“The female passenger later disembarked, leaving the victim with three male occupants. The vehicle proceeded along Great North Road towards the Central Business District,” said Mr. Chilabi in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today.
Mr. Chilabi noted that at Chingwere turn-off, the suspects allegedly overpowered the victim, confiscated her mobile phone and handbag, and forced her to lie face down.
He said the suspects then moved the victim to various undisclosed locations while demanding a ransom of K10,000 from her relatives.
Acting on the report, the Anti-Robbery Squad conducted an intelligence-led operation which led to the apprehension of the three suspects around 16:00 hours in Garden House area.
Mr. Chilabi said that the suspects were found with the victim, who was rescued from a silver Honda Fit motor vehicle, registration number CAL 4136.
He further added that the victim was later taken to hospital for medical examination after complaining of general body pains.
Mr. Chilabi disclosed that investigations have further linked the suspects to an earlier abduction that occurred on April 13, 2026, in Kabangwe area, Lusaka, involving a 22-year-old female university student.
-RCV