A 19-year old boy who has just launched his criminal career specialising in burglary and theft has lost his testicle while on duty.
Joshua Ndhlovu, accused of burglary and theft, has learned the hard way that mob justice can be a real, kick in the pants.
According to a Zambia Daily Mail report, Joshua escaped from a police vehicle while handcuffed, but was chased down by a group of fed-up community members in Livingstone’s Linda Township.
The suspect, who despite having a biblical name had been terrorising the community, was apprehended, but not before receiving the mother of all December beatings that landed him in the hospital.Southern Province Commissioner of Police Auxensio Daka confirmed that Joshua underwent surgery at Livingstone University Teaching Hospital, where one of his testicles was removed due to severe inflammation.
Joshua’s troubles began on November 27, 2024, when he allegedly broke into Chrispin Mweenda’s house in Dambwa Central, making off with goods worth K13,500.
Now, as he recovers without one of his family jewels in the hospital, Joshua will face charges as soon as he is discharged.
