March 24, 2024 –
Police in Mongu have arrested four people in connection with the murder of Mwangelwa Akapelwa, the Induna Inete.
In a statement today, Police deputy public relations officer Danny Mwale said police have also recovered a firearm which is suspected to have been used in the assassination of the Induna.
Mr. Mwale said after thorough investigations, on March 22, 2024, around 23:00 hours, Police were able to trace the suspected killer, identified as Liswaniso Wamunyima, 47, of Limulunga District.
The Deputy Police Public relations officer said the suspect was found hiding at a witch doctor’s house in Mbuywana plots area in Mongu District.
He said the 65-year-old witch doctor known as Limpo Chinyemba was also picked and arrested.
Mr. Mwale noted that on March 23, the shotgun was recovered from the killer’s young brother identified as Lyamba Liswaniso, 31, also of Limulunga District.
Mr. Mwale stated that the suspect was arrested together with his brother Masiliso Liswaniso, 42, in connection with the murder.
Mr. Mwale said the motive behind the killing of the Induna is as a result of a family dispute, Police have established.
He said the four suspects are detained in Police custody waiting to be formally charged.
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