Zambia Army Condemns Unruly Behaviour Of Army Recruits Attacking Mufulira Residents
Written by Mafken FM Newsroom on 6 October 2024
By Staff Reporter
The Zambia Army has expressed worry about the incident that took place yesterday, October 5, 2024, in Mufulira district on the Copperbelt involving a Section of Army Recruits based at Taung Up Barracks.
Reports indicate that three of the Zambia army recruits were attacked by a group of taxi drivers in the Central Business District of Mufulira, resulting in one of them receiving various body injuries and has since been admitted to Ronald Ross Hospital.
After seeing their injured comrade, the other two recruits called for reinforcement from their fellow recruits, who consequently engaged in acts of violence and disturbances against civilians, resulting in injuries and property damage.
Army Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Sydney Mwewa has since condemned this behaviour by the Recruits stressing that Zambia Army is mandated to serve and protect the people of Zambia adding that any actions that violate this mandate are unacceptable.
Colonel Mwewa has revealed that investigations are currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to identify those responsible.
The Army spokesperson has however urged members of the public to co-exist with soldiers, and refrain from provoking or harassing Army personnel, especially Recruits who are just beginning to understand tenets of good soldiering.
