Police in Kawale are keeping in custody 52 suspects for allegedly looting shops and warehouses in Biwi, Chipasula and Area 22 locations on the night of July 20 2022.

Mabvuto Phiri, Kawale Police Spokesperson said the 52 were arrested as they breathed wrath to destroy property belonging to business men, camouflaged themselves in the veil as demonstrators while blocking Chidzanja Road making the road impassable, smashing vehicles and robbing motorists.

Phiri said: “Two ambulances, one from Bwaila hospital and the other from St John of God hospital were among the vehicles that were smashed.”

He added that some suspects went rampage and targeted warehouses, cosmetic shops stealing anything within their reach.

Among the stolen items were engine parts, tyres, farm produce car batteries, phone accessories and cellphones.

The suspects age group ranges from 22 years to 52 years old.

Meanwhile the 52 will be appearing in court soon to answer charges of malicious damage, theft and breaking into a building and committing a felony therein, according to Phiri.