Three-month-old infant stolen at Lusaka market found

She said investigations led to the identification of a possible location in the Kabangwe area of Lusaka.

Acting on intelligence, police officers proceeded to the area, where they located two suspects identified as Clara Mumba, 23, of 20 Miles area, and Gift Chileshe, 30, of 6 Miles area, both in Lusaka.

Kaitisha said preliminary information indicated that when officers approached the residence to effect an arrest, the suspects allegedly resisted.

“Clara Mumba, who was reportedly armed with a kitchen knife, allegedly threw the knife at officers while Gift Chileshe attempted to flee,” Kaitisha said.

She said officers discharged warning shots, but the suspects reportedly remained uncooperative, prompting them to fire two rounds that struck the suspects in their legs.

Kaitisha said the two suspects were taken to the University Teaching Hospital, where they were receiving medical treatment and were reported to be in stable condition.

“The child has since been reunited with her mother and taken to the University Teaching Hospital for medical attention,” she said.

Kaitisha said investigations into the matter were ongoing and that further updates would be provided.

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