The Police reserve officer who accidentally shot a man to death in Kalingalinga on Saturday morning has been charged with murder.
Police Spokesperson Elizabeth Kanjela who confirmed the development to ZNBC News in Lusaka on Sunday, also says the Police reserve is currently remanded in custody and will appear in court soon.
Meanwhile a check by ZNBC News crew in Kalingalinga found people going on with their normal business and some shops which were closed yesterday have been opened.
And all wreckage which was used to block the roads by rioters has been removed and traffic is flowing smoothly.
On Saturday Police fought running battles with Kalingalinga residents who rioted after a police reserve shot and killed a youth in the area.
The named youth who earns a living by selling smoked beef outside a named night club in Kalingalinga was shot around 03:00 hours on Saturday after police tried to stop a fight at the premises
And Home Affairs Minister Kennedy Sakeni has warned the Police against using Lethal weapons in the course of their duties.
Mr. Sakeni says government expects Police officers to take into consideration the rights of citizens whenever they are executing their duties.
The Minister said this when he officiated at a pass out parade of 344 Paramilitary officers at Geoffrey Mukuma Training School in Kafue on Saturday.
He advised the graduating and serving law enforcement officers to be disciplined and loyal to government and the country in the discharge of duties.
And Inspector General of Police Martin Malama says government’s decision to recruit 1000 police officers next year is a milestone in addressing the inadequate workforce.
Dr. Malama assured government that the Police service upholds the constitution without fear or favour and remain committed and loyal to the government of the day.
[ZNBC]
Way to go.Time those guys learn`t how to go to scenes without live ammunition.Sad losing an innocent life.
‘accidentally’…so state machinery already absolving the man eer?
Who said it was accidental, did he load the gun accidentally too, and aimed accidentally, then finally pulled the trigger accidentally.
aw, and he was just a ‘police reserve’ so its expected. te?
FOR THE CASE TO BE FAIR, THE OFFICER SHOULD BE STRIPPED OFF HIS POWERS AND BE ARRESTED IN LINE WITH THE LOW. PERIOD!
You lose all your freedom and powers when you are in custody bwana. Teti mwaikala fye tondolo
COMMISSION OF INQUIRY PLEASE.
GUY SCOTT MUST EXPLAIN
So why allow patrol officers carry guns? Why not issue them with batons and radios with which they can summon for help if they see that they are facing a tough situation? Guns are weapons of war, and only used in dire circumstances of war.
Now they say there was a fight at the club, thought they had him for breaking curfew “shishita”.And its time to set some precedence on such acts.
‘The ZP Reserve was trying 2 stop a fight at a nite club.’ Wen stopping a fight, do you shoot while aiming at some1 using live bullets or u fire blanks in the air? This bullet didnt catch the deceased, it wud hv, still killed on of thoz fighting. His NORMAL ROLE was 2 stop a fight not 2 kill any off thoz guyz. Let hm mangiwa cabe as this is pure murder. For the deceased young man’s family, condolences.
I will not allow such lawlessness in my land