Inspector General of Police Francis Kabonde has directed police officers in the country to observe rules that govern use of firearms and ensure that sufficient grounds exist in order to warrant use of firearms.
Mr. Kabonde, in a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today, said police officers should do everything within their means to avoid acts which border on negation of professionalism, discipline and integrity of the police service.
He said acts which border on negation of professionalism, discipline and integrity bring the name of the police service at loggerheads with members of the public.
Mr. Kabonde said the police service is committed to upholding Human Rights as enshrined in the constitution.
He further pledge to minimize opportunities that may erode public confidence by professionally analyzing and appreciating situations on the ground in order to enhance good governance.
This comes in the wake of a shooting incident in Kitwe last week in which Copperbelt University student Cornelius Mwape was shot and wounded by police.
The Zambia Police Service has since unreservedly apologized to Copperbelt University student Cornelius Mwape and his family.
Inspector General of Police Francis Kabonde extended the apology to the general public and other interested stakeholders associated with the administration and dispensation of justice in the nation.
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One solution is to train our police in crowd management. Ask the British to help. You do not need guns to control crowds. Once a policeman has a firearm in his hands, he is likely to use it. Those who live by the sword, die by the sword. More policemen and women are killed in countries where they all carry fire arms than where they do not. This is a strnge paradox but it is true. There should be extensive psychological training of the Zambian police. It is no use talking to them about human rights when they are not psyched to resist provocation.
Security personnel should not actively be involved in politics. They should be seen to be
non-partisan. But for this to happen, we need a professional/well educated Inspector General of Police (e.g. Asst. Comm. Dr …. and other degree holders in the police service).
Police Commissioner train the police instead of trotting with Nyama Soya who is pa chimbwe no plan
Who takes the blame. An apology is not enough.
Unlawful wounding. I wonder how much the student will receive in compensation? Is there a Police complaints commission in Zambia which can investigate these issues and take the culprits to task?
On “Inspector General of Police Francis Kabonde extended the apology to the general public and other interested stakeholders associated with the administration and dispensation of justice in the nation“, good but how about the UNZA shooting of two students or so that took place last year.
As for “This comes in the wake of a shooting incident in Kitwe last week in which Copperbelt University student Cornelius Mwape was shot and wounded by police“, what is and when will be the compensation to the injured student for losing his stundent life time and also having his body irreversibly scared and compromised for the rest of his life.
Be blessed all.
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Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with
IG is talking just because this what RB said otherwise he would not have condemned this action had RB said the opposite.