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Police Investigate Violent Home Invasion in Itezhi-Tezhi

April 6, 2026 at 06:20 AMBy AlphaScalaSource: diggers.news
Police Investigate Violent Home Invasion in Itezhi-Tezhi

Zambian police are searching for two masked suspects who broke into a home in Itezhi-Tezhi and sexually assaulted the resident on Friday.

Authorities in Zambia’s Southern Province have launched an investigation following a violent home invasion in Itezhi-Tezhi that left a 38-year-old man hospitalized. According to police reports, two masked assailants forced their way into the victim's residence on Friday. Once inside, the perpetrators reportedly subjected the man to a sexual assault before fleeing the scene. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer confirmed that the incident occurred late in the week, prompting a search for the suspects. Local law enforcement is currently processing evidence collected from the scene. No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing as officers work to identify the intruders.