THE Zambia Police Service says two suspected criminals were fatally wounded after attempting to free their colleague who was in custody. In a statement, Saturday, Zambia Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said the incident occurred on July 31, 2026, around 21:50 hours when four male suspects stormed the police post and demanded the release of their associate. He adds that the suspects, armed with machetes and knives, attempted to seize a service firearm from a police officer, posing an immediate threat to the officer and other persons at the police post. “The Zambia Police Service wishes to confirm a shooting incident at SOS Police Post in Matero, in which two suspected criminals were fatally wounded after attempting to free...