THE Human Rights Commission (HRC) has noted with concern the continued extra judicial killings by Zambia Police, citing the recent killing of a male suspect whilst in custody at Chawama Police. The Commission has, however, commended the police for arresting the officer involved in the killing of the suspect. In a statement, Saturday, HRC Chairperson Dr Pamela Sambo said according to an investigation by the Commission, the suspect, Alfred Zimba, was beaten by a named police officer and two members of the Community Crime Prevention Unit before being detained for alleged disorderly conduct at the police station. ā€œThe Human Rights Commission is calling upon government to take urgent and immediate measures to stop extrajudicial killings, uphold rights to life and...

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