SHOOTING INCIDENT – EMMASDALE POLICE STATION
November 27, 2024-The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public of a shooting incident that occurred yesterday November 26,2024, at around 13:30 hours at the Zambia Banking Institute of Financial Services (ZBIFS) in Rhodes Park, Lusaka.
The report was received at 13:45 hours by officers from Northmead Police Post through Emmasdale Police Station.
The incident involved a firearm discharged by Sydney Chiyanga, aged 47, of Misisi Compound, a driver for Rapid Response Security Company. The firearm, a Pump Action gun with serial number 19-3750, was in use during operations carried out by the security team.
Brief facts reveal that Sydney Chiyanga was on duty at ZBIFS in Rhodes Park alongside Febby Kabanda, aged 39, of House #125 Bauleni Compound, a gun handler, and Akayombokwa Mutupa, while using a Toyota Alex with registration number AJE 5264.
At the time of the incident, Sydney Chiyanga was seated in the driver’s seat, and Febby Kabanda was initially in the front passenger seat with the firearm positioned facing upwards.
However, Ms. Kabanda later moved to another vehicle, a Toyota Vitz with registration number BAC 8658, which was parked adjacent to their security vehicle, leaving the firearm on the seat.
Upon noticing that the firearm was not properly secured, Sydney Chiyanga attempted to lift it. Unfortunately, in the process, the trigger was pulled, resulting in the firearm discharging.
The pellets struck the front left door of the Toyota Vitz, penetrated the vehicle, and hit Ms. Kabanda on the face, causing multiple injuries.
She was immediately rushed to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), where she is currently receiving medical attention. Her condition has been reported as stable.
Mr. Sydney Chiyanga has since been detained for the offence of Acts Intended to Cause Grievous Harm.
The firearm and the empty cartridge have been secured as exhibits, and the gun will undergo a ballistic examination as part of the ongoing investigation. An inquiry file has been opened to determine the full circumstances of this incident.
The Zambia Police Service wishes to remind all firearm users and security companies to exercise extreme caution in the handling and storage of firearms to avoid such unfortunate incidents. We urge the public to remain calm as investigations continue.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER