President Lungu says the killing of Nsama Nsama and Joseph Kaunda has brought sorrow and grief to the families and the entire nation.
Commenting on the two citizens who were killed last week in Lusaka, President Lungu described their demise as unfortunate.
President Lungu said as Commander-In-Chief of the defence force, he is mourning with the bereaved families.
“The events of last week have not only brought out so much sorrow to the families of the two departed individuals; the events of last week have brought grief to the whole nation.
As President and Commander-In-Chief of the defence force, I mourn with the families of the departed,” the President said.
The Head of State pointed out that the nation is hurting especially that the police have no conclusive and detailed answers as to what transpired.
President Lungu has since asked the Inspect General of Police to expedite investigations into the killings of Mr. Kaunda and Mr. Nsama.
He also directed the IG to make changes within the Police Service command.
“Indeed, we are hurting as a nation especially that we do not have conclusive and detailed answers yet, eight days after the demise of our brothers, Nsama and Joseph.
This is why I have directed the Inspector General of Police to expedite investigations and also make changes in the police service command, part of which we are witnessing today,” he said.
Meanwhile President Lungu has counselled the Police command to respect the rights of the people.
He explained that in modern times it is imperative that the human rights of the people are respected, adding that time is long gone when people used to run away from police officers instead of seeking refuge from them.
The Head of State stressed that the appointment of the five Senior Police Officers serves as the beginning of the cleansing of the Zambia Police Service.
He urged the newly sworn in Senior Police officers to serve the community as servants of the people.
“Your appointments, therefore, must serve as the beginning of the cleansing of the Zambia police service. Your image must be that of servants of the people. Times are gone when people used to run away from police officers instead of seeking refuge from them.
These are modern times, and modern times have come with many rights for the people that must be respected,” he pointed out.
At the same occasion, President Lungu called for full discipline among men and women in uniform.
He directed the Inspector General of Police to weed out all the criminal elements from the service.
President Lungu urged the IG to spruce up the police command and regain the confidence of the people.
“I, therefore, expect full discipline from your officers. Weed out all the criminal elements from the service. Spruce up the police command and regain the confidence of the people.”
The Head of State pointed out that the people need there services despite them openly showing disdain against them.
He recalled that in the past people would destroy a Police post only to wake up the very next day and cry for a Police post in the same place it was destroyed.
President Lungu said as Commander-In-Chief He is aware of the dangers men and women uniform come across in there discharge of duties.
The President revealed that he knows when people are genuinely complaining against their conduct and when they are being unfair to the service.
“I have been Home Affairs minister before and I know that your job is not easy. Much as many people have openly shown disdain against you, they still need you. We have seen citizens, out of rage, totally destroy a police post, only to wake up the very next day and cry for a police post in the same place!
As your Commander-In-Chief, I understand the challenges you go through, I understand the dangers you come across, and I know when people are genuinely complaining against you and when they are being unfair to you,” President Lungu said.
President Lungu implored the newly sworn in senior police officers to make the right call so as to avoid disastrous outcome.
“Some people will say they have every right to demonstrate or protest and yet some of those actions could lead to a stampede or violence and they will cry out for your help. The same people will ask for your rescue. Sometimes, it is innocent people, not part of protests that come in harm’s way.
That is where your duties become difficult. But you have to ensure that you make the right call all the time so that we do not end up with disastrous outcomes.”
And in addressing newly promoted individual Senior Police officers, President Lungu commended Charity Katanga who is now Deputy Inspector General of Police for operations for her hard work and commitment to duty.
President Lungu said he was confident that Mrs Katanga will execute her duties accordance with the provisions of the law.
He stressed that the combination of her skills as a Police officer and a Lawyer will be cardinal as she takes up her new role.
Ms Katanga has served the Zambia Police Services for 24 years in various capacities.
In addressing the Deputy Inspector General of Police for Administration Richard Mweene, President Lungu said he was confident that Mr. Mweene’s rich experience in the service will help to address the administrative lapses in the Zambia Police Service.
He advised Mr. Mweene to make recommendation pertaining to staff promotions and welfare motivation among others.
President Lungu said promoting of staff is cardinal if the officers in the lower ranks are to perform to their required expectations of the general public.
Mr. Mweene has served the government for 27 years with his first appointment being that of a teacher in 1993.
He later joined the Zambia Police Service in 1996 as assistant superintendent in Livingstone where he also served as officer in charge of Frauds.
President Lungu implored Mr Mweene to work closely with the two Permanent Secretaries in the Ministry of Home Affairs and develop a system that aims to motivate men and women in uniform.
“I urge you to work closely with the Permanent Secretaries in the Ministry of Home Affairs to develop a system that will ensure a motivated workforce. As you are aware, the ministry provides the policy direction to the Zambia police service,” he directed.
For Commissioner of Police Eastern Province Geza Lungu, the Head of State saluted him for serving the Police Service with commitment and loyalty for 30 years.
President Lungu said he was equally confident that Mr Lungu will bring wealth of experience to his newly founded position and contribute significantly to the service.
“You are also a seasoned Police officer having served with commitment and loyalty to the command for 30 years. From 2nd April, 1990 when you joined the police service, you have equally risen through the ranks to the position of Deputy Commissioner, special duties here at State House, a position you held until this promotion,” said the Head of State.
And addressing Commissioner of Police for Muchinga province Lizzie Machina, President Lungu expressed confidence that Ms Machina will immensely contribute to the transforming of the work culture of officers under her command.
Ms Machina has served the Zambia Police Service for 38 years in which she held different portfolios.
Prior to her promotion Ms Machina served as Deputy Commissioner of Police.
“You have served the Zambia Police Service with great sense of commitment, dedication and loyalty for 38 years. This is no mean achievement. Congratulations.
You joined the Police Service on 1st June in 1982 as a Constable. You have held various ranks and served in different positions. from being a Sergeant, Sub-Inspector, Chief Inspector, Assistant Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, Assistant Commissioner of Police and until now Deputy Commissioner of Police.”
In a related development, President Lungu has directed the newly promoted Commissioner of Police Northern province Jestus Nsokolo to continue working hard and recommend to the IG new ideas that will help to positively change the public perception of the Zambia Police.
According to President Lungu Mr. Nsokolo has served the Police Service for 33 years impressively.
“Since 1st September, 1987 when you joined the Police Service as a Constable, you have been loyal, humble and dependable to the command.
You understand the operations of the Zambia Police Service very well, having served in nearly all the lower ranks before rising to this position of Commissioner of Police,” he said.
Earlier before the swearing in ceremony of the five senior Police officers, President Lungu led the Police command, Ministers and senior government officials present at the swearing in, in observing a moment of silent in honour of the two citizens who were killed eight days ago.
He described the death of Mr Nsama and Mr Kaunda as unfortunate and sad.
Soon you are going to have loads of regrets.its only a matter of time.
Talk is cheap, and Ba E CL is now a master at it. Fire Kampyongo!
Fire Kanganja!
Then we shall fire you in August. Epela!
….tick, tock! tick, tock! A desperate person is very slow to change. In her desperation to amuse her appointing authority, a lot of harsh methods coupled with those from Kampyingo will be used. History on her bad working culture is part of her is evidence enough. Also remember Kampyingo is a heartless person. He instructed in Shiwangandu to down a helicopter to kill all occupants during campaigns. Waiting……..!
Sounds like a fresh start. People have rights and we are a Multi Party Democracy. I heard Kampyongo saying he is not serving opposition leaders.
Charity Katanga a lawyer!!!!
Her promotion is totally the influence of kampyongo.
Bring the closing by firing Kampyongo and PIG now. I think as Zambians mandated to decide and rule over injustices. U remain poised to be fired all of u
Killing of two citizens exposes Lungu’s failures that’s why he says “it hurts”. The real hurt is to the two victims and their families.
The real problem with ZPS is that it has been politicised. How did Criminals infiltrate ZPS without the Commander in Chief’s knowledge? The Criminals who inflifrated the Service are well known Political Cadres. IG Kanganja was instrumental in absorbing these Criminal elements into the ZPS so he is the wrong person to turnaround ZPS. A CEO who bankrupted the Bank over many years cannot turnaround the same Bank. The entire ZPS Command structure needs reform. Without these Reforms Criminal elements in ZPS will remain and will contribute towards a violent and disputed Elections in August 2021 in Zambia . The writing is on the wall.
Edgar Lungu knows wht we all know: the police killed Nsama Nsama Chipyoka and Joseph Kaunda. He’s hoping Zambians will soon forget with passage of time. After all he thinks they hv forgotten about the over-priced fire engines, the mystery 48 flats in Shantumbu, the gassing of innocent people etc.
Don’t lie iwe k0swe, u and ur stup1d dull 1doit of a minister planned this as part of ur 2021 campaign, did bank on the fact that the it will blow up in ur full faces…. Edgar u r done
My comment has been moderated.
The most satisfying job for a low ranking officer is in the traffic dept… harassing and thieving innocent motorists.
Childrens books will teach our little ones that they can find security in the police force. But then a parent gets pulled over by a corrupt officer, on a regular basis, over baseless accusations, and the childs opinions are shifted. We have grown to believe that the problem is the force.
But, we remain hopeful…
The president would have first started firing some officers and then make changes in the police service..That’s called leadership.
Lastly Mrs Katanga please look also in sector of Traffic officers, they are the most corrupt people, we are tired of them.. The late SATA mhsrp stopped the unnecessary road blocks, but we now see them back milking people’s money. REMOVE THEM FROM THE ROAD ba Mwankole. Thank you.
How many People have been killed by ZPS ever since ECL came to power in 2015? Many. That speaks volumes about ECL ‘s Reign. ZPS has not only been politicised but Militarised. The buck stops with Lungu.
Promoted and now licensed to kill.
Very sad to see innocent lives Lost.But we could feel better and
Safe if we knew who pulled the
Trigger and they can be arrested.
Your excellence, your words can not be trusted. That position you hold prevents you as an individual to insulate your self from a political part. You become president of everyone including HH and other political leaders. Your job is to strive to save every zambian. You are supposed to be friend the very least in society and not the rich, because that is a yardstick to understand things better. The rich or your ministers are not always the best to advise but the least. Also to note every zambian as rights which you Sir need to protect. Remove cardarism and bootlickers and care not to have friends if it is what it takes, after all the so friends run away when you leave power. Learn from the late levy Mwanawasa who put the country first.
Happy 2021
Your excellence, your words can not be trusted. That position you hold prevents you as an individual to insulate your self from a political part. You become president of everyone including HH and other political leaders. Your job is to strive to save every zambian. You are supposed to be friend the very least in society and not the rich, because that is a yardstick to understand things better. The rich or your ministers are not always the best to advise but the least. Also to note every zambian as rights which you Sir need to protect. Remove cardarism and bootlickers and care not to have friends if it is what it takes, after all the so friends run away when you leave power. Learn from the late levy Mwanawasa who put the country first.
Happy 2021
But why not firing the leaders when even the ? CCTV camera are there does it mean you are hiding something to us for not acting like a non corrupt leader? Sometimes you make people to hate you by your mouth
Fid u arrest the culprits?
I have always been advising the minister that these unnecessary and useless road blocks are not only creating traffic but are swindling motorists out of there hard earned money over flimsy charges. This has been hurting motorists especially because of the harsh economy which pf have created, but 5 years have finished and nothing has been done about it. Have you any idea how people have suffered and are still suffering upto now in your 10 years you have been in power. Load shedding, dollar at K21, things expensive, lawlessness all over, road blocks all over. Unga at K150. Crazy Country. Where can we go? This is the only country we have. Please do the right thing.
It’s not only two people who have died at the hands of Police. Not sure why the President is saying death of two people hurting. Young Grade 8 Frank Mugala was shot dead by police. Vespers Shimuzhila was killed by Police. Does the President live in Zambia
Sorry Mr President, Zambia has lost many lives at the hands of the Police during your tenure, it’s not only the two you are referring to, I am sure you are yet to be briefed. You might get the full picture when you exit the presidency this year
Lungu seems to have shown some remorse over the killings, however Ka Kampyongo as arrogant as ever
The culprits are Kanganja and Kampyongo and they’re in.The inconclusive report was expected and the killer boys are happy and free and they’ll kill again
It’s really hurting his Facebook page. Am sure the admin of his page are fed up blocking people. The ugly comments are coming fast and furious!
Shi Chilambe very very true
We are reaping what was sown from the Sesheke debacle after firing decent hardworking cops. Just waiting for August 2021 to speak loudly through the ballot, we are hurting indeed and we know the source of the problem now.
So what does this solve? Instead of firing the IG and the home affairs minister…Lungu thinks appointing these people will make the people stop talking about the 2 deaths. Do the right thing Sir.
You are not a bad person by heart don’t let these Sebana wekute politicians take you down with them. Fire the IG and the home affairs minister this will send the message.
As Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces ECL should explain to the Nation why ZPS used Live Ammunition if the intention was not to kill? These shootings were premeditated and ZPS Command including ECL should be held to account. Under ECL’s Rule its not the first time ZPS has killed Citizens in cold blood so what is “hurting” about the extrajudicial killing of 2 People? Is it becoz one of them, a Senior Public Prosecutor was shot dead by design or mistake? Until the inflifrated PF Cadres are removed from ZPS, State Sponsored Violence will increase as we approach the Crucial August 2021 Elections. The writing is on the wall.
What hurts is that your m.urderous chain of command and the k.iller cops are still on the payroll and you sir, are getting paid for incompetency.
SO THERE ARE CRIMINAL ELEMENTS IN THE POLCE SERVICE (POLICE FORCE)…..WOW….WE ARE NOT SAFE!!! AND WHO LET THE DOGS IN??
It’s hurtful….may justice prevail
“Much as many people have openly shown disdain against you, they still need you”
We don’t need a corrupt and insipid police force. When citizens are outraged by police it’s because they are not working. That’s why police needs leadership.
Communities always need the services of a police but people complain against no service. No service because the police are busy serving one man: Lungu. Police will be busy arresting a citizen alleged to have defamed Lungu but will not be available to investigate gassing incidents. Compare how many convictions we have of presidential defamers and gassers?
Too many corrupt and inefficient people have infiltrated this service because we have too many corrupt politicians
Atase
Talk is cheap baba, your appointments speak volumes about your involvement in this atrocities, and you want to come and waste our time again after August.
Let others try, the job is too big for you.
The God we worship ? will come through for all the grieving families.. justice shall be served
Did police kill so many people in Chiluba’s time?
Therein lies the Zambian problem. The president is swearing in people who are supposed to be working for independent institutions. This is so wrong because they swear alegence to the President instead of the State.
Too much moderation ba LT!!
Yes Mr President,we are hurting,but make no mistake,these two BRUTAL MURDERS and all the other similar Zambia Police murders are squarely on YOU.
You created this Militarized brutal police force and the nation is at their mercy.The Zambia Police Service is now effectively the The Military Wing of PF and you and Kampyongo are ripping what you Sow .Remember Vespars,when are going to be told who took her life away ?gassing ,who was behind that ?
We shall remember all these crimes at the 2021 Ballot.
It is sad situation ? for our country
Rodger Chongwe and Ken Kaunda were shot at in Kabwe under the Chiluba presidency. Chongwe would hv died had it not been for Dr Brian Chituwo’s surgical intervention. Live ammunition was used against un-armed civilians. I wonder if such episodes are used during training of police officers at Lilayi just as an example of hw things can go wrong.
Two events have left a profound feeling of sorrow and deep regrets at lungus tenure as president ….
The first was seeing vidoes and pictures of people burning under wood surrounded by jubilant crowds……the lynching of innocent civilians during the gassings…..these were all Zambians. I had to double check that this was not SA.
The second was the video of women and passers by wailing at the bodies of the 2 executed civilians lying in a pool of blood with brain matter scattered around …..
All this under lungus command.
Never have we seen such things in Zambia. I only pry future generations never see such visions ….
Mr President rise above partisan politics; otherwise, this country will not take you seriously. Be a statesman for the remaining days in your presidency so that Zambians can accord you a dignified exit in August after elections. I have not doubt that you are leaving presidency because the same constitution that you were sworn does not allow any Zambia to hold office more than twice. So definitely, you are going and leaving the presidency. But even if you were to stand for a third term, l don’t see you winning the elections at all. Voters registered in their millions despite the hostile environment created by ECZ in order to make sure that you are voted out. The is the wish of the majority of Zambians.
Feel pity for there untimely deaths of the departed. Imagine Nsama’s Child or Kaunda’s child asking there Mum. Mummy where is Dad? I cant see him now days. Obviously the child will just see her mother’s leaking with tears. Bring back Police and You. Indeed time to run away from our own Police men and women is long gone.
Last night whilst drunk I cried so much about these deaths. It all came out last night. I can only pray that hh meets his fate for these deaths
Mr President,on this matter of ,We the people will accept NOTHING short of immediate dismissal of the Minister of Home Affairs,Stephen Kampyongo and the PIG Kakoma Kanganja.
Send Kampyongo back to Katondo Street and retire Kanganja that Evil Monster ,that Beast.
This is just for starters.
Zambia has always been a peace loving nation,we don’t deserve this .
We shall NOT let this matter go, see you at the Ballot
Aba nabo….awe mwe
In agreement with all views expressed above except for lunatic KZ cerebrating the death of innocent Zambians
Kaizar Zulu
January 1, 2021 At 2:27 pm
You are like a witch crying for the wrong reasons……HH did nothing wrong , he has the support of half the country , even if you summon him today , after those executions , he will have followers following him.
We all know you wanted to lock him up untill new years on bogus charges , then seeing his supporters, you decided to execute them in the hope of blaming him…., like you are trying now , your evil scheme backfired with the death of the public prosecuter
@Kaizar Zulu, if HH dies you will be the first suspect given the level of hatred and paranoia you have displayed against the leader of the main opposition party. To make matters worse, now we have unprofessional policing based on your personal hatred of HH.
The clock is ticking!
I wouldn’t waste a bullet on that arrogant nobody HH. Who spoke about killing him. Nature has a way of dealing with such undesirables. Kill by the sword , die by the……
Muna dekhane happy new year to you too Haha. I am aware that uko ku diaspora you didn’t even celebrate new years as they have failed to deal with vivid. So I understand your frustration. Some of you only get some action in the bedroom at new year by paying for services. So I understand that your balls must be full and you are frustrated. Don’t take it out on me ba diaspora
Akaps , talk about kissing and literally licking HHs backside. The unfortunate part is that he will lose again this year and now we wonder what his next moves will be. How can his tenure be tenable when he has lost elections over 5 times. That party is a dictatorship
Police should pick the three urgently, Kampyongo, Kanganja and Kaizar
When has the Zambian police force not been corrupt? That is the question everyone should ask. Road blocks have been there even in the federal republic of Rhodesia. Corruption runs deep. Zambia needs prayers. Also a complete overhaul of every government agency. Education is a must for the whole country.
Godfrey for what and why
Just your name, appears to be of interest Bro. I think when you reach kusogolo, you would be advised why
The guilty are afraid, are you the only Kaizar in Zambia.
I am the only kaizar worth talking about in Zambia
We know that ECL intends to rig the 2021 Elections to retain Powerf. He is already doing this thru State Sponsored Violence, manipution of the Voters Roll and using the State Captured Concourt to grant ECL a Third Term. ECL cannot get 50% + 1 thru a Popular Vote. He has to rely on Election Rigging, Violence and Voters Roll Manipulation. Above all the intention is to remove HH’s name from the Ballot Paper thru Hook or Crook. That is ECL at work.
Koma Kaizar ni mbuzi
Lungu, hypocrite, chief murderer….don’t mock people who have lost loved ones through the police you commanded to shoot
Hypocrite!
He has been in power since 2015 and he has NEVER said anything about human rights except now that the economy is in a shambles and he needs money form IMF that he has began to say what he thinks the donors need to hear. If the Chinese continued to fund him, he would have been mute and continued with business as usual. Now the Chinese have closed the bank, he has no choice but to sing from a hymn sheet which will please the western donors. It is too late sir. You are waking up with a hangover. While you were carousing and sleeping the boat has drifted into a storm from which iit will never return.
For Mr EC Lungu to say that he is ” he is mourning with the bereaved families” days after saying ‘WHY DID THE CITIZEN ESCORT HH TO POLICE WHEN THEY WERE NOT INVITED BY POLICE’ means that he is shedding crocodile tears. He should have initially mourned with the bereaved before questioning the citizens decision to escort HH to police HQ. Your Excellency seek advice even when things appear obvious. In fact, be careful when things appear easy and obvious!!! Already ministers are paying back money because it appeared obvious to you that they could continue staying in their ministerial offices after the dissolution of parliament in 2016.
Kaizar Zulu January 1, 2021 At 6:02 pm
I am the only kaizar worth talking about in Zambia
stop commenting if you dont have a stable comment, your comment does’t get any sense