Africa-Press – Zambia. A Choma based businessman has allegedly shot dead a fellow businessman, before turning the gun on himself. The incident happened last evening around 19 hours, in the Central Business District of Choma, Southern province.
Rodger Hachikosela, owner of Happy Investments, shot dead Billy Munsaka , owner of Biltrex, before shooting himself in the head. Police Spokesperson,Rae Hamoonga has confirmed the shootings in Lusaka today.
Mr Hamoonga said Mr Hachikosela shot Mr Munsaka, as he was about to get into his vehicle, after closing his shop. He explained that Mr Hachikosela approached Mr Munsaka and shot him in the head, and later killed himself.
The motive of the shooting has not yet been established, but police understand that the two were not on talking terms for some time, despite being neighbours in business.
Mr. Hamoonga says police are investigating the matter. However, Talent Samba, who is nephew to late Munsanka and witnessed the ordeal said the incident occurred around 19:00 hours on Wednesday outside his shop.
Samba disclosed that Munsanka was attempting to reverse his vehicle after locking his shop, when Happy Hachikosela, Happy Investments’ owner walked over to Munsaka’s vehicle and shot him three times in the head.
He revealed that he also ran for his life after Hachikosela also shot at him as he attempted to rescue his uncle who was later rushed to Choma General Hospital.
One of Munsanka’s employees, Admor Simwambo said the two were seemingly on good terms as he never noticed anything suspicious. The bodies of the two businessmen have since been deposited in Choma Hospital.
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