Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner Mwala Yuyi has confirmed the assault of a Traffic Police Officer by a Clinical Officer from Ndola Teaching Hospital.
The media reports that Mr Yuyi noted that the incident occurred in the early hours of today around 10:15 hours along the Ndola–Kitwe dual carriageway.
He identified the assaulted victim as Constable George Ilyamupu, aged 31 of Peter Singongo Police Camp and the suspect as Emmanuel Njovu, aged 32.
Mr Yuyi explained that the officer had stopped a Toyota Ractis registration number BCG 4472 for allegedly failing to obey traffic signs.
He indicated that however, when the officer attempted to enforce the traffic regulations, the driver reportedly became violent and allegedly assaulted the officer with fists and kicks.
Mr Yuyi further explained that the officer sustained general body pains and was later rescued by members of the public.
The Police Commissioner stated that the suspect has been arrested, and the vehicle has been impounded.
Mr Yuyi has since urged members of the public to respect law enforcement officers as they will continue conducting traffic management duties with or without roadblocks.
He warned that any form of assault on police officers will not be condoned and advised the public to avoid taking the law into their own hands.
Respect law enforcement SURE That is the norm
Sadly there’s nothing normal about traffic officers
Respect for the law is paramount both by those who help administer it to serve better and by those it serves! However civility is key whenever there’s a misunderstanding everyone has to calm down!