21 YEAR OLD MAN DIES DURING MILITARY RUNNING TRIALS
Written by Mafken FM Newsroom on 1 July 2023
A Twenty- One -Year old man has died during the Zambia Army Special Forces recruitment running trials.
Elisha Daka collapsed during the mandatory run and was pronounced dead upon arrival at 1 Commando Unit Camp hospital where he was rushed.
The death has saddened Zambia Army Commander, Lieutenant General Sitali Alibuzwi.
And in a statement posted on the Zambia Army Official Facebook page, Army Spokesperson, Colonel Martin Liyungu says Lieutenant General Alibuzwi has advised shortlisted candidates not to force themselves to attend the interviews, but wait for other opportunities or apply for employment in organisations which do not demand for physically and mentally challenging activities.
The Army has further advised all candidates participating in all selection processes to have a relatively high level of physical fitness.
