70 People yesterday appeared for mention before a Samfya Magistrates court in Luapula Province following riots that recently occurred in Mansa district.
Appearing before Mansa Principal Resident Magistrate John Mbuzi were the 70 suspects out of over 200 who have since been arrested,facing charges of riotous behaviour contrary
to section 67 of the laws of Zambia.
ZANIS reports that the court cases being conducted in Samfya commenced yesterday in the afternoon amidst a heavily guarded courtroom.
The matter was adjourned to next month on the 11th when it comes up for plea.
More suspects are expected to be prosecuted in relation to disturbances that recently marred Mansa, causing loss of lives and severe damage to property.
ZANIS
Riots are a sign of serious mental dissatisfaction…
We should also see policeman/women being prosecuted for looting!!
Make sure they also get septicaemia in jail before they get bond.
Uku yazanda zoona,even cops helped themselves to the rot.