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GOVT GAZETTES POLICE DAY
By Timothy Malumo
Police officers in Zambia yesterday converged in their respective provinces to commemorate the first ever Police Day, which has since been gazetted and will be an annual event every 4th March.
And in Lusaka, Lilayi Police College was a hive of activity as it was the venue for the event in Lusaka, where over 2000 police officers were honoured with medals in Long service, Bravery and Meritorious by Home Affairs Minister, Mr Davies Mwila who graced the occasion.
In addressing the officers, Home Affairs Minister, Mr Mwila urged police officers to reflect on the many issues that affected policing in the country.
The minister said the police needed to work towards achieving substantial reduction in crime and road fatalities.
“As you celebrate this Day, you need to reflect on addressing increasing complaints of unprofessional conduct and corruption especially during traffic operations,” Mr Mwila said.
Speaking earlier, Inspector General of Police, Ms Stella Libongani thanked members of the public for the partnership and cooperation they have rendered to the police in combating crime in the communities.
Ms Libongani who emulated the members of the public for their support, said the public should continue working hand-in-hand with the police by joining as Reserve Police Officers, Crime Prevention Units and Neighbourhood Watch as well as Whistle blowers in ensuring that communities were safe.
And Lilayi Police College Commanding Officer, Mr. Richard Mweene commended the police high command for initiating the commemoration of the Police Day, stating that it was a milestone in contemporary policing.
The celebrations were characterized by exhibitions from police sections, among others Intellectual Property Unity (IPU), Interpol, Police Farms, Firearms and Traffic.
Other exhibitors included the Dog section, Mounted section, Anti-riot squad and Crack Squad.
Runners PointTHE ZAMBIA POLICE WILL ON 4th MARCH 2015 HOLD THEIR POLICE OPEN DAY
VENUE; LILAYI POLICE TRAINING COLLEGE
TIME; 08 00HRS
GUEST OF HONOUR WILL BE HOME AFFAIRS MINISTER, HON. DAVIES MWILA
ENTRY IS FREE, COME AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POLICE
MISISI AND JOHNHOWARD COMPOUNDS RESIDENTS NOW HAVE POLICE POSTS
By Joyce Nyirenda
His Excellency the Republican President of Zambia, Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu has officially opened and handed over two Police Posts in Lusaka.
These posts are Misisi and John Howard Police Posts.
Misisi Police Post which has since been upgraded to a Police Station was contracted at a total cost of K703, 000 while John Howard Police Post at a cost of K495, 000. Both buildings were built using Constituency Development Funds (CDF).
During his speech, the President urged residents from both compounds not to take to the street and demolish the Police buildings when aggrieved by Police actions but to always dialogue with authorities.
“I call upon you not to resort to demolishing the police posts whenever, you are aggrieved. This building belongs to you and these police officers here are yours because they work for you. Whenever you are aggrieved, report to us so that we address the problem,” he said.
Added Mr Lungu: ‘’Government will soon build houses for police countrywide so that the challenges faced by officers can be overcome.”
The President also directed the Inspector General of Police to recruit new Reserve Officers emphasizing that intensified screening should be conducted to ensure that no criminal is recruited in the service.
During the same official opening, Minister of Home Affairs, Honorable Davies Mwila said Government will soon recruit 3,500 officers and that the recruitment will be done in phases.
The Minister urged Police Officers to remain focused and uphold professionalism in their duties so that the good image of the service can be maintained.
Speaking earlier, Inspector General of Police, Ms Stella Libongani highlighted challenges which the police were faced with among them lack of decent infrastructure.
Ms Libongani who thanked government for the two police buildings which came at the same time, assured the president that police will ensure that the buildings are well taken care of.
She further urged officers to uphold human rights and to be servants of the members of their communities.
Also present were Government officials from various ministries and senior Police officers.
ADIDASTO : ALL MEDIA
FROM : PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE
DATE : 3RD MARCH, 2015
We have instituted investigations into the matter in which the Daily Nation carried a story quoting the UPND leader, Hakainde Hichilema stating that he has been receiving intelligence information meant for the Republican President.
Under the State Security Act Chapter 111 of the Laws of Zambia, it is an offence for any person to receive any information, article, note or any document knowing or having reasonable grounds to believe that such information was given out in contravention of the provisions of the Act.
The said Act further provides that it is an offence for any person to communicate classified information to persons other than to whom he is authorized to communicate.
This morning we have conducted searches at the UPND’s Secretariat where he has an office, his old residence in Kabulonga and at his residence in new Kasama.
We are also warning civil servants and persons who may be privileged to come across Classified Information and have a tendency of communicating such information to unauthorized persons that they will be arrested and prosecuted according to the provisions of the Law.
The Zambia Police will also work with Government Departments and other Security Institutions to ensure that any breach of the Law with regards to communication of Classified Information is quickly reported.
CHARITY MUNGANGA-CHANDA
ZAMBIA POLICE SPOKESPERSON
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New Balance Running ShoesPolice in Lusaka have detained a suspect in connection with the murder of a 25 year old Mutendere East resident Grayzer Matapa.
The deceased who was in a company of a friend whilst driving a Toyota Corolla Reg. No. ABK 4043 was stopped by a mob of people who ordered the two to come out of the vehicle. The group then descended on the deceased while the friend managed to escape. Matapa died as he was being taken to the University Teaching Hospital.
The incident happened on 23rd February 2015 between mid night and 01:00 hours.
Investigations into the matter continue and all those who will be found wanting will be arrested.
CHARITY MUNGANGA-CHANDA
POLICE SPOKESPERSON.
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