Four children, aged between 6 and 10, are recovering from severe burns at Mkushi District Hospital after being attacked by two masked men while playing on a hill in Chungulo area, Mkushi.
Two other children managed to escape unharmed.
On 2nd July 2024, around 17:00 hrs, the children were playing in a nearby bush when two masked men ordered them to descend the hill and gather at one spot. One perpetrator held the children together while the other collected dry grass, branches, and sticks, then lit a fire around them, forcing them to remain in the center.
Two children, both aged eight, managed to escape, prompting the attackers to flee. The remaining children then also escaped with severe burns.
The victims were initially taken to Chibefwe Urban Clinic and later transferred to Mkushi District Hospital.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the motive and apprehend the perpetrators.
Zambia Reports 2024