A MAN of Lusaka’s Airport area in Chongwe district identified as Costa Maambo has been burnt to death by an instant mob justice on suspicion of being a cattle rustler.
According to Zambia Daily Mail, the incident happened in the early hours of Friday around 01:00 hours when Mr.Maambo was caught and burnt by the mob.
Both Zambia Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga and Chinkuli ward councillor Emmanuel Chembe confirmed the incident in separate interviews yesterday.
“Yes, I can confirm that the suspect was burnt to death by a mob who suspected him of being a cattle rustler”, police says.