Police in Zambia are investigating the murder of a security guard whose body was discovered near Yobe Village, along the Chadiza-Zemba Road, on the evening of July 8, 2025, around 18:00 hours.
The deceased, identified as an employee of Arm Safety Security Company in Katete, has been named as Zulu. He was reportedly attacked and killed by unknown assailants while traveling to visit his relatives.
According to Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba, Zulu had departed Katete Boma at approximately 19:00 hours on July 7, riding an unregistered red Bush Lander motorbike worth K30,000, which is now missing and believed to have been stolen by his attackers.
His lifeless body was found about five meters from the main road, lying in a field.
Upon arriving at the scene, police officers noted that the victim had suffered serious injuries, including a deep cut to the forehead, bruises on the chest and back, suggesting a violent struggle.
No arrests have been made so far, and investigations are ongoing. The body has been transported to Chadiza District Mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the hunt for the perpetrators continues.