THE Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security has destroyed 5,000 firearms that were voluntarily surrendered by members of the public during the firearms amnesty. Speaking during the destruction of the firearms, Thursday, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Dr Clement Andeleki said 171 firearm-related cases were recorded between September 2025 and July 2026, resulting in 45 arrests. “The destruction of these 5,000 firearms should not be seen merely as fulfilling an international obligation, but as a practical measure towards building a safer and more secure Zambia. A culture of gun violence has no place in our country, and we must work collectively to ensure that firearms are not used to threaten lives, destroy property or undermine the peace...