FIVE “most wanted” criminals have been gunned down in Chililabombwe, Copperbelt, by police while one is on the run after they attempted to steal a Toyota Fortuner vehicle.
The suspects, who are all ex convicts, are believed to be behind a spate of crimes on the Copperbelt.
They have been identified as Vincent Mwila, John Mwansa, Kizito Bwalya, Gift Tembo and Gift Mubili, all from Kitwe.
The six were cornered on Monday around 16:00 hours in Kasumbalesa after the anti-robbery squad received a tip from the public that there was a group of armed criminals who intended to stage a robbery. This is contained in a report published by Zambia Daily Mail.