16/10/2025
Fuel attendant cheats boss, walks away with K54,991 at Chalala filling station
A TRUSTED fuel attendant at Oryx Filling Station in Chalala has reportedly gone on the run after allegedly making away with over K54,000 in cash from the station’s daily sales earlier this week.
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Staff at the station said the drama unfolded on Sunday between 08:00 and 16:00 hours, when the day’s takings mysteriously disappeared.
The branch manager, 31-year-old Chibamba Chisala, of New Kasama, reported that he was left in shock after discovering the missing money during a routine count.
Martin Yamba, one of the attendents has been reported ti the police as the main suspect in the incident.
Authorities have confirmed receiving the report on Monday and have since opened investigations.
So far, no arrests have been made and the stolen cash remains unaccounted for.
"Investigations into the matter have been instituted and ongoing, however no recovery or arrest has been made so far," authorities stated.
Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigations, as police continue to track down the suspect who is now believed to be evading capture.
By George Musonda
October 16, 2025