Sorrow as 35-Year-Old Petrol Attendant Is Murdered While on Night Shift
- Sibeso Akalilwa, a 35-year-old petrol attendant, was killed while working a night shift at a Rubis petrol station
- The mother of two and her colleague, who narrowly survived the ordeal, were due to return home the following morning, but never made it
- Police have launched a manhunt for two suspects as investigations continue to bring those responsible to justice
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A family in Kalingalinga has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of their 35-year-old daughter.
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Sibeso Akalilwa reported for duty at the Rubis Service Station for her night shift, but never returned home the next morning.
What happened to Sibeso Akalilwa?
Sibeso was on duty alongside her friend and colleague, Mapalo Mwelwa, on the night of Tuesday, July 15, when she was brutally murdered.
According to police, the two petrol attendants were ambushed at around 3am by an unknown number of assailants, who were reportedly armed.
Zambia Police Service spokesperson Rae Hamoonga confirmed the incident and revealed that Sibeso sustained fatal head injuries, believed to have been inflicted with a blunt object.
She was rushed to Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital but was sadly pronounced dead on arrival.
Her colleague, Mapalo, narrowly escaped death but also suffered multiple head injuries and remains in critical condition at the same hospital.
Who killed Rubis petrol attendant?
Hamoonga stated that two security guards from White Hat Security Company—identified as Boniface and Lungu were present during the attack.
The two are considered prime suspects in the murder and assault case. They reportedly fled the scene and are currently on the run.
Police have since launched a manhunt, and ongoing investigations aim to bring all those involved to justice.
According to Zambia Reports, Sibeso left behind two children, deepening the pain and grief felt by her devastated family.
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Netizens mourn the petrol attendant
Jeff Chungu:
"All she ever wanted was to feed her family in an honest way. Sadly, she has been murdered over money that wasn't even hers. A death sentence wouldn't be enough for such a heinous crime. I pray the family finds comfort in this trying time, and that the perpetrators are caught and punished severely."
Don Mwanza:
"Let those responsible for this horrific act face the full force of the law without compromise. Law enforcement must carry out their duty accordingly."
Juliet Muselu Chifunda:
"Let her spirit not rest until something terrible happens to the perpetrators and they turn themselves in. People have become so cruel in this country."
Isaac Ians Chirwa:
"So, the people who murdered this beautiful sister will just be sent to prison when caught? We need to bring back capital punishment. The sentence should be carried out in public to send a strong message. Ever since the death penalty was abolished, murders have skyrocketed."
Machakos watchman murdered while on duty
Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported that a watchman guarding a laundry shop in Muthini, Machakos county, was killed.
The man’s lifeless body was discovered just outside the shop, where his attackers had broken in and made away with valuables.
Residents of Muthini expressed anger over the rising insecurity in the area and called on the relevant authorities to take action.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
