A statue of Mary, the mother of Jesus, valued at over K8,000, has been stolen from St Anne’s Cathedral Parish in Chipata, sending shockwaves through the local Catholic community.

The statue, which had stood for over a decade at Radio Maria Zambia located within the premises of St Anne’s was reported missing on Wednesday morning.

According to Radio Maria FM, the theft is believed to have occurred during the early hours of the day. The statue, regarded as a sacred symbol by Catholics globally, was erected in 2014 by the Friends of Radio Maria Chipata as a mark of faith and devotion.

The disappearance was first noticed by Masupe Ward Councilor Johnson Silungwe, who had visited the station for a scheduled radio appearance and discovered the statue missing.

Authorities have launched investi

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