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PF cadres fume at Police for denying them entry into the court room

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Patriotic Front (PF) cadres yesterday fumed at the Police officers for refusing them entry into the Lusaka magistrate’s court premises to witness their colleagues’ court proceedings who appeared for plea.

A group of PF cadres exchanged bitter words with the police officers with some injured in the process a situation which incensed their friends accusing the police of being biased as they conducted national duties.

They tried to force their way into the court premises but were overpowered by the police who managed to lock them outside the main gates but were also adamant and decided to wait for their colleagues until they came out.

Earlier the PF accused persons, Innocent Kalimisha, 30, of Chawama a passenger assistant chairperson at Intercity Bus Station, Pharai Zulu, 38 a businessman, of Kamwala South and Victor Kalichi, 34 of Kanyama, all of Lusaka pleaded not guilty to five counts of assault and three charges of malicious damage to property.

It is alleged that the trio jointly with others unknown did in count one, cause actual bodily harm on Christopher Shakafuswa on August 31, 2013.

In count two, they allegedly caused actual bodily harm on Bernard Chanda, in the third count they assaulted Isaac Manda and in the fourth count the trio assaulted Christopher Katema.

Further, Kalimisha, Zulu and Kalichi jointly and whilst acting with others unknown allegedly assaulted Kanyanja Musale, thereby causing him actual bodily harm.

The accused were also slapped with three counts of malicious damage to property contrary to the Laws of Zambia.

In the sixth count the trio allegedly broke 27 chairs, 17 tables, a steel gate at Northmead Secondary School all valued at K19, 508 property of the Government.

In the seventh count they were accused of willfully and knowingly damaging a vehicle registration number ALG 6969 belonging to Mr Shakafuswa valued at K2, 566 while in the eighth count the trio allegedly damaged a vehicle registration number ALL 814 belonging to Mr Mukasa valued at K9,000.

Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga then recorded a plea of not guilty in respect of all the accused persons in all the eight counts.

After the court adjourned the case, the trio told the police that “Mukabebe ati tukafwilapo pali PF,” meaning go and tell them that we shall die over PF.”

While carrying a bible they complained over the manner they were being treated by the police saying only God knew what was happening and would ensure justice prevailed in the matter.

They vowed that no amount of intimidation would destruct them from defending the PF all times.

The matter was adjourned to October, 4, 7 and 8, 2013 for possible opening of trial.

10 COMMENTS

    • those counts are not a mare jock. 10 years so. indeed you die and pf loses in 2016. remaining in prison and catch disease then die. these kapoyas are dander to themselves

  1. The (Dogs) Police should not apply double standards in enforcing the laws of the land especially the Public Order Act and pieces of the law.

  2. And why is this police only arresting GBM`s group? kabimba/mmembe group must be arrested too for holding that meeting without a police permit!!!

  3. Just reveal the name of the one who gave you the assignment to engage in crime, if he exists. Or you only end up as fall guys!

  4. PF , be careful guys. Zambians now dont want fightings whether within PF or with the opposition. Such insipid political behaviour is long gone. No right thinking Zambian can vote for you again if you continue behaving like the MMD did. Remember that I voted for you because I did not like the behaviour of MMD. But if you , PF also continue behaving like MMD , I am sorry I will give my vote to another party. It is not me alone thinking like that, but all learned Zambians. PF, this is a very free advice…change or lose the 2016 elections.

    Peace and Prosperity to Mother Zambia.

  5. MMD I guess its time for you to organize and regroup get rid of the corruption stamp and bit these hopeless greedy in fighters at the next election. But its only wishful thinking on my part MMD or any other party will be just as bad. I wonder when we are going to get a leader with some common sense and the ability to unite the people.

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