Thieves attack Kitwe lodge attack guests

 27th November 2009

By ALEX NJOVU

A GROUP of armed thieves on Wednesday broke into Kitwe’s Mumu Lodge, beat up guests and undressed some female workers before stealing valuables and about K6 million cash.
Copperbelt police commanding officer Antonneil Mutentwa and Mumu Lodge manager Beatrice Makalafu confirmed the incident which took place around 01:00 hours.
Mr Mutentwa said the thieves were armed with firearms and iron bars.
He said a security guard was severely beaten and tied up before the thieves ransacked the guesthouse.
“I can confirm that a group of armed thieves attacked Mumu Lodge and stole a number of items including alcohol and cigarettes. They also ransacked fridges and stole relish,” Mr Mutentwa said.
He said no arrests have been made but that investigations have been launched.
“These people were moving from room to room stealing from guests. They beat them and got their valuables such as cell phones,” Mr Mutentwa said.
Ms Makalafu said the thieves stole money from guests and that some sustained injuries from the beating.
“Two of our female workers were undressed,” Ms Makalafu said.