Zambia: Zambia Army Commander Geoffrey Zyeele says the Army leadership will deal with the 17 recruits who beat up some residents of Mufulira. The officials have shared that the members of the community following a provocation by taxi drivers last week.
The officials have shared that the army is serious about the consequences of the culprits actions. The officials have shared that the people of the country
Lieutenant General Zyeele says it is unfortunate that the recruits were involved in the fracas but has advised the public to refrain from provoking men and women in uniform especially the recruits.
He said this in an interview with the media in Kabwe on Monday after the officials received the news of the incidents. The officials have shared that it is important for the leaders of the Army to make sure these issues do not rear their head again.
“The principle that we have is that we never leave a colleague behind. These guys are young fellows who are just beginning their career who may be excited with a lot of energy and crossed the line in the process,” he said.
Lt Gen. Zyeele however said, the army is investigating the matter and will handle it administratively at the level of recruits.
And earlier, when he paid a courtesy call on Central Province Minister Mwabashike Nkulukusa, LT. Gen Zyeele noted that Zambia has witnessed a lot of threats to national security citing the issue of illegal immigrants and illegal mining among the major ones.
“We are holding some foreigners in our remand facilities. We need to carry out a database to understand how long they have been there and their background. We need the information in the interest of national security,” he advised.
Lt Gen. Zyeele also noted that threats to national security come in different forms citing the junkies and climate change.
And Mr Nkulukusa bemoaned the increase in illegal immigrants where people are smuggled into the country from East Africa enroute to South Africa. Futher Nkulukusa added that there is need to enhance security as well as address the issues of junkies terrorizing communities.