THE Zambia Army says its recruits who engaged in acts of violence against civilians in Mufulira on Saturday will face appropriate disciplinary measures. And Ministry of Information and Media PS Thabo Kawana says Kankoyo UPND MP Heartson Mabeta was among those beaten and injured by the recruits. He has, however, cautioned the public to desist from picking on recruits, noting that some residents provoke recruits to test whether they have truly been trained as soldiers. In a statement, Sunday, Zambia Army Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Sydney Mwewa said the recruits engaged in acts of violence against civilians after one of them was attacked by a group of taxi drivers in the central business district. “The Zambia Army is deeply concerned about...

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