Police in Lusaka have gunned down three dangerous criminals after an exchange of fire which happened on 22nd June, 2014 around 20:00 hours in Salama Park area.

The exchange of fire happened when four criminals armed with unknown types of fire arms and using an unregistered green Toyota corolla tried to rescue their accomplice who was leading the police for recoveries.

An AK 47 rifle with two rounds of ammunition and a Pistol Revolver were recovered at the scene.

The bodies are lying in the University Teaching Hospital mortuary awaiting identification and postmortem.