Zambia: Two shot dead for trespassing at Lumwana mine
Summary
Date Reported: 15 May 2023
Location: Zambia
Companies
Barrick Gold - Parent Company , Lumwana Mining Company - SubsidiaryProjects
LumwanaAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Community: ( Number unknown - Location unknown - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Issues
KillingsResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: Regulatory action
'TWO SHOT DEAD FOR TRESPASSING IN LUMWANA MINE', 15 May 2023
"Police in Kalumbila are investigating a case in which two people were allegedly shot dead by five Department of National Parks -officers for trespassing in Lumwana mine restricted area for the purpose of poaching...
Mr MWALE says five officers from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, Solwezi office, have been nabbed for murder and are in police custody..."