Police nab ZCS officer for assault, malicious damage to property

14th June 2023

Local

Police officers showcase some of the skills during the Commemoration of the Zambia Police Open Day at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka on March 4, 2022 – Picture by Tenson Mkhala

Local

Police officers showcase some of the skills during the Commemoration of the Zambia Police Open Day at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka on March 4, 2022 – Picture by Tenson Mkhala

POLICE in Nchelenge District have arrested a Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) officer for assault, malicious damage to property and unlawful discharge of tear smoke canisters following a succession wrangle with his young brother. Saidi Waswa, of Kilwa island on Lake Mweru, is alleged to have committed the offences after his young brother was installed chief, leaving him out. In a statement, Luapula Province Police Commanding officer Fwambo Siame said on Sunday around 19:00 hours, police received a report to the effect that there were succession wrangles at Nshimba Chiefdom Palace where some people were assaulted and property damaged. “Nchelenge Police in Luapula Division has arrested M/Saidi Waswa aged 24 years, who is also a Zambia Correctional Service Officer for the...

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