KAPESO IW DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE – OPERATIONS

By Timothy Malumo

Republican President, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu has appointed Mr Bonny Kapeso as Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations.

Mr Kapeso was until his elevation Southern Province Commissioner of Police and has since replaced Mr Malcom Mulenga whose contract expired.

Meanwhile, President Lungu who is Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has also appointed, Mr Diamond Likashi to the position of Commissioner of Police for Southern Province.

BKMr Likashi who was Deputy Commissioner of Police and Commanding Officer for Tazara, has since been sworn-in together with Mr Kapeso.

Taking over from Mr Likashi at Tazara is Ms Elizabeth Kanjela who was Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police and has now been promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police.

Ms Kanjela was until her promotion Deputy Director Training based at Police Headquarters.

Durin the Swearing in ceremony of Mr Kapeso and Mr. Likashi, President Lungu called on all Police Officers to desist from befriending criminals.

“Stay away from criminals, you are law enforcers hence you are urged to provide leadership called for selflessness and humility to appreciate the challenges of the people you are leading. Therefore do not ignore the concerns of your subordinates,” Mr Lungu said.      

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