THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced a 27-year-old police officer to two years imprisonment with hard labour for stealing an AK-47 rifle valued at K3,000. In this matter, Given Kayelu was charged with one count of theft by public servant. It was alleged that Kayelu on unknown dates but between June 4 and 6, 2023 in Lusaka, having been employed as a police officer stole government property namely an AK-47 rifle valued at K3,000, which came into his possession by virtue of his employment in the public service. When the matter came up for judgement before Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga, the court said Kayelu had no right to the firearm as it was not assigned to him. “Given Kayelu...