Katete Suspects Arrested: Police over 20 men were held in custody in Kamawaza who allegedly beat up nine officers last week.
Last week, an enraged crowd viciously attacked and critically injured nine Police officers. While seven of them have been discharged, the remaining two officers’ condition is stable and out of danger.
The incident took place in Kamwaza village of Katete District, Eastern Province of Zambia. The injured Police officers were admitted to Saint Francis Mission Hospital in the district.
Keep reading to learn more about what happened in Katete and have the details about the suspects.
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Katete Suspects Arrested: Mass Arrest Of Men Who Allegedly Beat Up Police Officers
According to various new outlets, Police arrested over 20 men in Kamawaza who allegedly beat up nine officers last week. A video captured by an unidentified person has since become popular on social media.
The suspects appear to have been put on public display in the video. In a statement, Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba revealed that the suspects were all males aged between 18 to 53.
All the suspects were arrested on 24 November 2022 in Joweni, Chinzu, and Kamwaza in the Katete District. While investigations got more serious, all suspects were held in Police custody.
According to the IG, Police will improve civic education programs that will inform the public about the need to get along with law enforcement and other government agencies.
Additionally, he warned some not to politicize the issue by making rash claims that have nothing to do with what happened in the village.
At last, Lemmy Kajoba assured the country and said there are no disturbances to the public’s daily activities in Chieftainess Kawaza or the nearby territories due to the mild security situation.
What Happened In Katete?
The incident happened on 19 November 2022 in Kamwaza Village, 35 km south of Katete town. According to the initial investigations by Police, the Headman protected two suspects.
Those men allegedly were involved in the suspected ****** of a man identified as Kusenseyo in the Chieftainess Kawaza area on 6 October 2022.
One of the public members caught the alleged men and turned them over to the authorities. However, due to a lack of evidence, Police released them on 14 November, says Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale.
This enraged several village members, who resorted to damaging the House of the Headman and the suspects. Some people also accused the Headman of practicing witchcraft.
Following a report of malicious property damage, nine Police officers hurried to the area where villagers had destroyed six homes and a car that belonged to the Headman and suspects.
When the officers were leaving the village, an uncompromising mob blocked the road with logs and began throwing rocks and sticks at them, resulting in the severe injury of nine officers.
In addition, a Police car was also set on Fire. According to Mr. Mwale, Police officers were armed at the time of the incident. However, they refrained from using weapons on the locals.
Injured Police Officers Out Of Danger
As mentioned above, nine Police officers were seriously injured after an enraged mob attacked them.
All the injured Police officers were admitted to Saint Francis Mission Hospital in the district.
While seven of them were discharged on 20 November, two were still in the hospital. As per new reports remaining two officers are stable and out of danger.
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