POLICE in Namwala have arrested a family of 13 men and three women suspected of illegally slaughtering, deboning and concealing more than 130 heads of stolen cattle. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka said Namwala police have been investigating this syndicate for some time, adding that over 15 pits where the remains of the slaughtered cows were buried have been unearthed at two farms. “Police in Southern Province are investigating a serious case of stock theft in Namwala District, involving the illegal slaughter, deboning, and concealment of stolen cattle. The case came to light after police received reliable information that two farms in the district were being used to process stolen animals, with remains buried to conceal evidence. So...




